Phyto
Phytoplankton Identification
Free
2.3.1for iPhone, iPad and more
9.5
5 Ratings
Gano Technologies LLC
Developer
80.8 MB
Size
Jun 6, 2023
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
Phyto Screenshots
About Phyto
Phyto helps you learn to identify phytoplankton and their proper pronunciation. It includes the most common marine and freshwater phytoplankton.
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Phyto Version 2.0 - Completely redesigned!
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- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
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This application was developed by the Phytoplankton Monitoring Network which is sponsored by the Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research division of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Phyto Version 2.0 - Completely redesigned!
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- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
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This application was developed by the Phytoplankton Monitoring Network which is sponsored by the Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research division of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.3.1
Last updated on Jun 6, 2023
Old Versions
V2.3.1:
- Fixed color issues
- iPad guide spacing issue
V2.3.0:
- Added over 50 new pictures
- Added a Glossary
- Changed name of Anabaena spp. to Dolichospermum spp.
- Added Raphidophyte type
- Added a new species: Protoceratium
- Corrected the names of Ceratium genius to Tripos for 3 species
- Changed the term Marine to Coastal as it encompasses estuarine/brackish as well as full on ocean
- Changed the sample tab to use web-based sample entry (retained legacy data in settings)
- Updated websites on the News/Info tab
- Updates and bug fixes to support the latest versions of iOS
- Changed iOS minimum to iOS 15 (from iOS 8)
- Fixed color issues
- iPad guide spacing issue
V2.3.0:
- Added over 50 new pictures
- Added a Glossary
- Changed name of Anabaena spp. to Dolichospermum spp.
- Added Raphidophyte type
- Added a new species: Protoceratium
- Corrected the names of Ceratium genius to Tripos for 3 species
- Changed the term Marine to Coastal as it encompasses estuarine/brackish as well as full on ocean
- Changed the sample tab to use web-based sample entry (retained legacy data in settings)
- Updated websites on the News/Info tab
- Updates and bug fixes to support the latest versions of iOS
- Changed iOS minimum to iOS 15 (from iOS 8)
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Version History
2.3.1
Jun 6, 2023
V2.3.1:
- Fixed color issues
- iPad guide spacing issue
V2.3.0:
- Added over 50 new pictures
- Added a Glossary
- Changed name of Anabaena spp. to Dolichospermum spp.
- Added Raphidophyte type
- Added a new species: Protoceratium
- Corrected the names of Ceratium genius to Tripos for 3 species
- Changed the term Marine to Coastal as it encompasses estuarine/brackish as well as full on ocean
- Changed the sample tab to use web-based sample entry (retained legacy data in settings)
- Updated websites on the News/Info tab
- Updates and bug fixes to support the latest versions of iOS
- Changed iOS minimum to iOS 15 (from iOS 8)
- Fixed color issues
- iPad guide spacing issue
V2.3.0:
- Added over 50 new pictures
- Added a Glossary
- Changed name of Anabaena spp. to Dolichospermum spp.
- Added Raphidophyte type
- Added a new species: Protoceratium
- Corrected the names of Ceratium genius to Tripos for 3 species
- Changed the term Marine to Coastal as it encompasses estuarine/brackish as well as full on ocean
- Changed the sample tab to use web-based sample entry (retained legacy data in settings)
- Updated websites on the News/Info tab
- Updates and bug fixes to support the latest versions of iOS
- Changed iOS minimum to iOS 15 (from iOS 8)
2.3.0
Jun 4, 2023
Version 2.3.0:
- Added over 50 new pictures
- Added a Glossary
- Changed name of Anabaena spp. to Dolichospermum spp.
- Added Raphidophyte type
- Added a new species: Protoceratium
- Corrected the names of Ceratium genius to Tripos for 3 species
- Changed the term Marine to Coastal as it encompasses estuarine/brackish as well as full on ocean
- Changed the sample tab to use web-based sample entry (retained legacy data in settings)
- Updated websites on the News/Info tab
- Updates and bug fixes to support the latest versions of iOS
- Changed iOS minimum to iOS 15 (from iOS 8)
- Added over 50 new pictures
- Added a Glossary
- Changed name of Anabaena spp. to Dolichospermum spp.
- Added Raphidophyte type
- Added a new species: Protoceratium
- Corrected the names of Ceratium genius to Tripos for 3 species
- Changed the term Marine to Coastal as it encompasses estuarine/brackish as well as full on ocean
- Changed the sample tab to use web-based sample entry (retained legacy data in settings)
- Updated websites on the News/Info tab
- Updates and bug fixes to support the latest versions of iOS
- Changed iOS minimum to iOS 15 (from iOS 8)
2.2.0
Nov 8, 2018
- Support for new device resolutions (iPhone XS Max, XR, iPad 11", etc.)
- iOS 12 compatibility updates
- iOS 12 compatibility updates
2.1.2
Dec 22, 2017
- Corrected the toxin for Alexandrium as it is saxitoxin and not hemolysins.
2.1.1
Sep 26, 2017
- Sample display bug fixes / compatibility improvements for iOS 11
- iPhone X compatibility/support
Version 2.0 - Completely redesigned!
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- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
- 64bit compatible
- iPhone X compatibility/support
Version 2.0 - Completely redesigned!
---------------------
- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
- 64bit compatible
2.1
Sep 23, 2017
Version 2.1
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- iOS 11 compatibility improvements
- iPhone X compatibility/support
Version 2.0 - Completely redesigned!
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- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
- 64bit compatible
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- iOS 11 compatibility improvements
- iPhone X compatibility/support
Version 2.0 - Completely redesigned!
---------------------
- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
- 64bit compatible
2.0
Sep 21, 2017
Phyto Version 2.0 - Completely redesigned!
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- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
- 64bit compatible
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- Many new species added with more details and photos.
- Freshwater and Marine species now included
- Flash Cards and Fast Phyto: two games to help learn how to identify phytoplankton
- Species Identification Guide
- Phytoplankton Monitoring Network volunteers can submit sample observation results
- Embedded news and information browser
- Universal App: now works well on both the iPhone and iPad (support for all screen sizes and resolutions)
- 64bit compatible
1.1
Jun 21, 2010
Updated For iOS 4
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- Support for multitasking ( iPhone 3GS and above)
- High-resolution images/icons (iPhone 4)
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- Support for multitasking ( iPhone 3GS and above)
- High-resolution images/icons (iPhone 4)
1.0
Oct 7, 2009
Phyto FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Phyto in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Phyto.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Phyto supports English
