Definitions for spirogyra
ˌspaɪ rəˈdʒaɪ rəspir·ogy·ra

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1. spirogyranoun

   freshwater algae consisting of minute filaments containing spiral chlorophyll bands

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1. spirogyranoun

   Any of a group of freshwater, filamentous green algae, of the genus Spirogyra, having chloroplasts arranged in spirals.

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1. Spirogyra

   Spirogyra (common names include water silk, mermaid's tresses, and blanket weed) is a genus of filamentous charophyte green algae of the order Zygnematales, named for the helical or spiral arrangement of the chloroplasts that is characteristic of the genus. Spirogyra species, of which there are more than 400, are commonly found in freshwater habitats. Spirogyra measures approximately 10 to 100 μm in width and may grow to several centimetres in length. It is often observed as green slimy patches on the ground near ponds and other water bodies having stagnant water.

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1. spirogyra

   Spirogyra is a genus of filamentous green algae that is commonly found in freshwater environments such as ponds, streams, and rivers. The organism is characterized by its long, unbranched filament structure composed of cylindrical cells. The name "Spirogyra" is derived from the spiral-shaped chloroplasts that can be seen within the cells under a microscope. It exhibits a unique method of reproduction known as conjugation, where two strands come together and exchange genetic material.

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1. Spirogyra

   Spirogyra is a genus of filamentous green algae of the order Zygnematales, named for the helical or spiral arrangement of the chloroplasts that is diagnostic of the genus. It is commonly found in freshwater areas, and there are more than 400 species of Spirogyra in the world. Spirogyra measures approximately 10 to 100μm in width and may stretch centimeters long.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spirogyra in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spirogyra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=spirogyra
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Spirogyra
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirogyra
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=spirogyra
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
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