A subclass or taxonomic group within the cryptomonads containing various species of these small photosynthetic and heterotrophic algae.
From 'cryptomonad' + '-ina' (taxonomic suffix for subclass). This classification emerged as taxonomists refined their understanding of cryptomonad diversity and relationships.
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