chlorophyte
/ˈklɔrəˌfaɪt/
noun
- A green alga, a simple plant-like organism that lives in water and contains chlorophyll.
- Under the microscope, the chlorophyte looked like a tiny green sphere.
- Scientists study chlorophytes to learn more about photosynthesis.
- Ponds often turn green in summer due to the rapid growth of chlorophytes.
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