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Classification: |
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Schroederia Lemmermann 1898; 6 of 12 species
descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013).
Order Sphaeropleales; Family Characiaceae |
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Morphology: |
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Fusiform
or spindle shaped unicells that can be straight,
curved, or helical, with spines at both ends.
Multiple chloroplasts when mature with pyrenoids.
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Habitat: |
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Freshwater
plankton and other habitats.
Widespread in temperate to tropical zones. |
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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 20 May 2013. |
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