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Name derivation:
Classification:
Chrysonephele L.D.Pipes, P.A.Tyler & G.F.Leedale 1989; monospecific currently. Order Chromulinales; Family Chromulinaceae or Family Ochramonadaceae (Kristiansen and Preisig 2001).
Morphology:
Gelatinous colonies with many cells, floating or attached to vegetation. Mixotrophic.
Habitat:
A temporary bog in Tasmania
References:
Kristiansen, J. and Preisig, H.R. 2001. Encyclopedia of Chrysophyte Genera. Bibliotheca Phycologica 110: 1-260. Pipes, L., P.A. Tyler, and G.F. Leedale 1989. Chrysonephele palustris gen. et sp. nov. (Chrysophyceae), a new colonial chrysophyte from Tasmania. Beih. Nov. Hedw. 95: 81-97.