
Microphytes or microalgae are microscopic algae, typically found in freshwater and marine systems. They are unicellular species which exist individually, or in chains or groups. Depending on the species, their sizes can range from a few micrometers (µm) to a few hundreds of micrometers. Unlike higher plants, microalgae do not have roots, stems an...
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• (n.) A very minute plant, one of certain unicellular algae, such as the germs of various infectious diseases are believed to be.
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Mi'cro·phyte noun [
Micro- + Greek ... a plant: confer French
microphyte .]
(Botany) A very minute plant, one of certain unicellular algæ, such as the germs of various infectious diseases are believed to be.
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