cryptophyte

Example:Chromerids and cryptophytes both have endosymbiotic relationships but with different algal partners.

Definition:A type of algae characterized by a single red algal endosymbiont, as opposed to the phycobiliprotein-containing chloroplasts of cryptophytes.

Example:Diatoms are vastly different in structure from cryptophytes, known for their silica-based cell walls.

Definition:A type of algae with siliceous valves, distinct from the characteristics of cryptophytes.