Cryptophyceae
Class of single-celled organisms / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The cryptophyceae are a class of algae,[1] most of which have plastids. About 230 species are known,[2] and they are common in freshwater, and also occur in marine and brackish habitats. Each cell is around 10–50 μm in size and flattened in shape, with an anterior groove or pocket. At the edge of the pocket there are typically two slightly unequal flagella.
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Some exhibit mixotrophy.[3]