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Definition of: thallophyte
(thal′ə·fit) noun
Any plant belonging to a major division or phylum of plants (Thallo-phyta), comprising the bacteria, fungi, algae, and lichens. Many of the forms are unicellular and those more highly developed are without true roots, stems, or leaves. [<thallo- (<THALLUS) + -PHYTE]
—thal′lo·phyt′ic (-fit′ik) adjective
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