What is another word for charophyceae?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈaɹəfˌa͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Charophyceae is a term used to describe a class of green algae that are commonly found in freshwater habitats. These aquatic organisms are typically filamentous and exhibit a number of distinctive morphological features, such as spiral chloroplasts and an apical growth pattern. Synonyms for the word "charophyceae" include Characeae, stoneworts, and Charophyta. Stoneworts are often used to describe these algae due to their ability to form calcium carbonate deposits, which can accumulate and form "rock-like" structures in aquatic environments. Charophyta is another synonym that refers to these algae's unique morphology and suggests a shared ancestry with land plants.
