chlorocyte
A chlorocyte is a type of specialized cell found in certain photosynthetic organisms, particularly in some algae and cyanobacteria. These cells are characterized by their ability to produce and store chlorophyll, the green pigment responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis. Chlorocytes are distinct from typical chloroplast-containing cells in that they often exhibit unique structural adaptations that enhance their photosynthetic efficiency.
In the context of algae, chlorocytes are most notably observed in members of the *Chlorophyceae* class, such
Chlorocytes are also found in some cyanobacteria, where they function similarly to facilitate oxygenic photosynthesis. In
The term "chlorocyte" is less commonly used in modern botanical and microbiological literature compared to terms