A GLOSSARY OF THE EXTANT HAPTOPHYTA OF THE WORLD

A glossary of terms used in studies of living members of the algal div ision Haptophyta is presented. It includes terms used to describe intr acellular and extracellular structures as well as cell form, taxonomic concepts and trophic modes. In order to clarify previous ambiguity, a number of new terms are introduced and some older ones have been disc arded. Where several terms relate to the same feature, one is recommen ded. The glossary is a companion to the Check-list of the extant Hapto phyta of the would recently published in this journal.