What is another word for thallophyta?
Pronunciation: [θˈaləfˌɪtə] (IPA) 
Thallophyta is a term used for a group of mainly aquatic plants that lack true roots, stems, and leaves. These plants include algae, fungi, and lichens. Synonyms for the term Thallophyta include the Algae Fungi group, The Plant Group, and the Cryptogamae. The word "thallophyta" is derived from the Greek words "thallos" meaning "young shoot" and "phyton" meaning "plant." Though this term is less commonly used now, in the past it was used for a wide range of plant-like organisms, including bacteria. Synonyms for the term Thallophyta help to better understand the diversity and complexity of these organisms and their respective classifications.
