Rhizochrysidales

plural noun
Rhi·​zo·​chrys·​i·​da·​les | \ -ˌkrisəˈdā(ˌ)lēz\

Definition of Rhizochrysidales

: an order of yellow-green algae (class Xanthophyceae) that have the vegetable cells either amoeboid or with temporary flagellated stages but in other respects resemble the Rhizochloridales

History and Etymology for Rhizochrysidales

New Latin, from Rhizochrysid-, Rhizochrysis, genus of yellow-green algae (from rhiz- + Greek chrysid-, chrysis vessel of gold) + -ales

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