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phylum pyrrophyta

 

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Noun phylum pyrrophyta has 1 sense
  1. Pyrrophyta, phylum Pyrrophyta - a division of lower plants comprising unicellular and biflagellate algae that form starchy compounds
    --1 is a kind of phylum
    --1 is a member of Monera, kingdom Monera

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Phylum Pyrrophyta

Description:

Phylum Pyrrophyta refers to a group of unicellular and multicellular organisms commonly known as fire algae or dinoflagellates. These organisms are primarily marine and are characterized by their ability to generate bioluminescence, causing water to glow with a mesmerizing blue light.

Usage:

Sense 1 (Noun):

In the classification of living organisms, Phylum Pyrrophyta represents a diverse group of marine organisms that possess both plant-like and animal-like traits.

Example Sentence: The red tides and glowing waves at the beach are caused by the presence of Phylum Pyrrophyta in the coastal waters.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

The term "Pyrrophyta" can also be used as an adjective to describe anything related to the dinoflagellates or fire algae.

Example Sentence: The Pyrrophyta bloom near the coast is attracting researchers from all over the world.

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