-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- scaramouch non sequitur admiral's mast calumny kakistocracy
- ALL
Schizophyta
plural noun
Schi·zoph·y·ta
\skə̇ˈzäfətə\
Definition of Schizophyta
in some classifications
: a division comprising the blue-green algae and bacteria (classes Myxophyceae and Schizomycetes) and characterized by unicellular or loosely colonial and often filamentous organization, by lack of a readily identifiable condensed nucleus, and by reproduction chiefly or wholly by fission
schizophytic
\¦skizə¦fitik\ adjectiveExplore Merriam-Webster
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of schizophyta
New Latin, from schiz- + -phyta
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Schizophyta? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!