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Name derivation:
Classification:
Spongomonas Stein 1878; all 3 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013). Order Isochrysidales; Family Derepyxidaceae
Morphology:
Colorless colony of flagellated spherical biflagellate cells embedded in mucilage (mucous, gel) containing orange or brown globules. The entire colony may be sausage-like in shape. Flagella differ slightly in length.
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Damp soil and lake sediments
References:
Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 May 2013. Stein, F. von 1878. Der Organismus der Infusionsthiere. III. Flagellaten I. pp. 1-154. Leipzig: Engelmann.