Division Schizophyta is a term used to describe a group of bacteria that divide by fission. However, there are several synonyms for this term that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include Division Cyanophyta, Division Myxophyta, and Division Schizophyceae. These terms refer to the same group of bacteria that are characterized by their ability to divide by fission. Division Cyanophyta is derived from the Greek word for blue, "kyanos," and refers to the blue-green color of some of the bacteria in this group. Division Myxophyta is derived from the Greek word for slime, "myxa," and refers to the consistency of some of the bacterial colonies in this group. Division Schizophyceae is simply another term that is used to describe this group of bacteria.