Haptophyta (also known as Coccolithophorids, Coccolithophorid): A group (or phylum) of unicellular EUKARYOTA (or algae) possessing CHLOROPLASTS and FLAGELLA.

NIH MeSH · D058087Organisms

Haptophyta

Also known asCoccolithophorids · Coccolithophorid · Haptophyceae · Haptophytes · Haptophyte · Prymnesiophyceae · Prymnesiophytes · Prymnesiophyte · Pleurochrysis · Isochrysis · Emiliania · Pavlova

Definition

A group (or phylum) of unicellular EUKARYOTA (or algae) possessing CHLOROPLASTS and FLAGELLA.

MeSH classification

  • B01.400

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Common questions about Haptophyta

What does Haptophyta mean in medicine?
A group (or phylum) of unicellular EUKARYOTA (or algae) possessing CHLOROPLASTS and FLAGELLA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Haptophyta known by any other names?
Yes. Haptophyta is also referred to as Coccolithophorids, Coccolithophorid, Haptophyceae, Haptophytes in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Haptophyta sit in the medical classification?
Haptophyta falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.400). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Haptophyta?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D058087) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗