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Name derivation: |
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Classification:
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Leptosira
Borzě 1883;8
of 14 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and
guiry 2013).
Order Chlorellales; Family Leptosiraceae
Pleurastrum is conisered a synonym in Phycokey, as it
species, demonstrated to be polyphyletic, are similar. Pleurastrum is
primarily terrestrial, found on wet soil.
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Morphology: |
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Short
trichomes with short branches. One
chloroplast without a pyrenoid. Asexual reproduction includes release of a
small vesicle containing 20 – 60 zoospores (swarmers). |
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Similar genera: |
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Pleurastrum is morphologically similar but has a pyrenoid associated
with its chloroplast per cell. Leptosiropsis has a chloroplast with
an encircling pyrenoid. |
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Habitat: |
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Freshwater
epiphyte on other ‘algae’ such as Coleochaete. |
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Citing Phycokey: |
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Baker,
A.L. et al. . Phycokey -- an image based
key to Algae (PS Protista), Cyanobacteria, and other aquatic objects.
University of New Hampshire Center for Freshwater Biology.
http://cfb.unh.edu/phycokey/phycokey.htm
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References: |
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Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013.
AlgaeBase.
World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland,
Galway. http://www.algaebase.org;
searched on 25 March 2013. |
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