Charophyta

(noun)

a division of green algae that includes the closest relatives of the embryophyte plants

Related Terms

Examples of Charophyta in the following topics:

  • Streptophytes and Reproduction of Green Algae

    • Consequently, land plants (embryophytes) and closely-related green algae (Charophyta) are now part of a new monophyletic group called Streptophyta.
    • The Charophyta are a division of green algae that includes the closest relatives of the embryophyte plants .
    • Charophyta are a small but important group of plants which show marked differences from both the Thallophyta and the Bryophyta.