Organisms

Chrysophyta

A family of microscopic freshwater EUKARYOTA, commonly known as golden algae. They share many features with the BROWN ALGAE but are planktonic rather than benthic. Though most are photosynthetic, they are not considered truly autotrophic since they can become facultatively heterotrophic in the absence of adequate light. In this state they can feed on BACTERIA or DIATOMS.

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A family of microscopic freshwater EUKARYOTA, commonly known as golden algae. They share many features with the BROWN ALGAE but are planktonic rather than benthic. Though most are photosynthetic, they are not considered truly autotrophic since they can become facultatively heterotrophic in the absence of adequate light. In this state they can feed on BACTERIA or DIATOMS.

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  • Algae, Golden-Brown
  • Chrysophyceae
  • Golden Algae
  • Algae, Golden
  • Algae, Golden Brown
  • Golden-Brown Algae

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011 (2004)

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Previous Indexing

  • Algae (1969-2003)

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  1. B01w.750.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chrysophyta. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044523. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044523
  2. Chrysophyta. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysophyta
  3. Chrysophyta. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5114906