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Classification:
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Koliella Hindák 1963; 8 of 35 species
descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013).
Order Prasiolales; Family Koliellaceae
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Morphology:
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Fusiform (filiform,
spindle-shaped, pointed ends) unicells either
curved or straight. One
chloroplast with or without pyrenoid.
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Similar
genera:
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Raphidonema forms
filaments but has a similar cell shape.
Given polymorphism, Kolliella may be synonymous with Raphidonema (Guiry and Guiry 2013).
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Habitat:
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A
variety of freshwater habits as either planktonic,
periphytic, epilithic, or
cryobiontic on snow and ice.
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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 22 March 2013.
Hindák, F.
1963. Systematik der Gattungen
Koliellagen.
nov. und Raphidonema Lagerh. Nova Hedwigia
6: 95-125.
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