Definition

A type of simple plant-like organism that does not have distinct roots, stems, or leaves, including groups like algae and fungi.

Example

Thallophytes, such as algae, can be found in both freshwater and marine environments.

Conversation

Did you know that a thallophyte is a type of plant without stems or leaves?

Really? I had no idea plants could be like that!

Yeah, it includes things like algae and fungi, which are pretty interesting.

That’s cool! I’ll have to look more into thallophytes now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thallophyte is formed from "thallo-" (from Greek "thallos", meaning a young shoot or twig) and "phyte" (from Greek "phyton", meaning plant). The word refers to a type of plant that does not have differentiated stems and leaves, essentially a plant that is a simple structure like a young shoot.

Memory Tip

Imagine a young shoot ('thallo-') that represents a simple plant structure ('phyte') — that's what a thallophyte is.

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