Cryptophyte
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪptə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cryptophyte is a noun meaning (biology) Any plant whose buds overwinter either below ground, or under water.
Meaning
(biology) Any plant whose buds overwinter either below ground, or under water.
More Meanings
- (biology) A cryptomonad
Word Forms
- cryptophytes
Synonyms for cryptophyte
Depending on context, synonyms include cryptomonad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryptomonad, cryophyte, helophyte, chamerophyte, therophyte, hemicryptophyte.
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