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Cladophora (Chlorophyceae)

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Numerous branches near cell apices (distal from holdfast)

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Thick wall and branch near cell apex (distal from holdfast)

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Cells packed with numerous small chloroplasts

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Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Branching near cell apex (distal from holdfast)

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Tapering end cells on branches

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Filaments illuminated with polarized light

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Filaments illuminated with polarized light

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Excessive thickening of cell wall near crosswall

Cladophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Cells recently divided

Cladophora fracta
Photo by Ann St. Amand (PhycoTech) posted online

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