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thallophyte

/θæləʊˈfaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does thallophyte mean?

noun

A thallophyte is a type of plant that lacks a true stem and leaves, and has a thallus-like body. Thallophytes are a group of organisms that include algae, fungi, and some types of bacteria.

Example

"The thallophyte in the pond was a type of green algae that was thriving in the warm water."

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