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Cryptophyta MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cryptophyta
Tree Number(s)
B01.206
Unique ID
D044785
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D044785
Scope Note
A class of EUKARYOTA (traditionally algae), characterized by biflagellated cells and found in both freshwater and marine environments. Pigmentation varies but only one CHLOROPLAST is present. Unique structures include a nucleomorph and ejectosomes.
Entry Term(s)
Cryptomonads
Cryptomonas
Related Numbers
txid3030
Previous Indexing
Algae (1975-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004
History Note
2004
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Cryptophyta Preferred
Cryptomonas Narrower
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