chlorophyta
/ˌklɔrəˈfaɪtə/
noun
- A division (phylum) of green algae that live in freshwater, saltwater, and damp places on land.
- Chlorophyta includes many species of pond scum and sea lettuce.
- Students collected samples of chlorophyta from the lake for their biology project.
- Some chlorophyta can survive in extreme environments like hot springs.