What is another word for Microphyte?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪkɹəfˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Microphytes are small, unicellular organisms that are typically found in aquatic environments. They are important components of food webs and play a crucial role in the cycling of nutrients in ecosystems. There are many synonyms for the word microphyte, including plankton, algae, phytoplankton, diatoms, and protists. Plankton refers to any small organisms that float in the water column, including both micro and macroorganisms. Algae is a broad term that encompasses all photosynthetic organisms that are not plants. Phytoplankton specifically refers to photosynthetic plankton, while diatoms are a specific type of phytoplankton that have a hard silica shell. Protists are a diverse group of unicellular eukaryotes that includes many microphytes.
