Chlorophyta

**Definition:** A phylum of photosynthetic EUKARYOTA bearing double membrane-bound plastids containing chlorophyll a and b. They comprise the classical green algae, and represent over 7000 species that live in a variety of primarily aquatic habitats. Only about ten percent are marine species, most live in freshwater.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.150

**Synonyms:** - Green Algae - Algae, Green