chlorophyte; green algae
Scientific term for green algae, a division of algae containing chlorophyll. Used in biology and environmental contexts.
Chlorophytes produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
藻類 is the general term for algae, while 緑藻植物 specifically refers to the green algae division.
Compound of 緑藻 (green algae) and 植物 (plant). The term is a direct calque from scientific nomenclature.