Term

Stramenopila

Definition

A group whose signature identifying feature are its "hairy" or textured flagellum. Also often have an extra, untextured flagellum. Range in size from single-celled diatoms to multicellular algae. Include brown algae, diatoms, and water molds.

Term

Diatoms

Definition

Unicelluar photsynthetic protists that encase themselves in glassy cell walls. Often components of freshwater and marine plankton, and most often reproduce asexually. Can "bloom" during periods of excess nutrient and resources and during this period more diatoms are produced and die than can be naturally decomposed. This causes "carbon sink"

Term

Bacillati

Definition

Gram-positive bacteria closely related to pseudomonodata