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Name derivation: |
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Classification: |
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Dicellula Svirenko 1926; 1 of 5 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry 2013). [I have not yet found Svirenko’s publication.]Koršikov (1926) has defined some species of Dicellula.
Order Chlorellales; Family Chlorellaceae or Micractinaceae or Scenedesmaceae.
Siderocystopsis (unicellular may be a
synonym (Guiry 2013).
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Morphology:
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Unflagellated groups mainly of 2, occasionally 1 or 4 cells, with
numerous small hairs extending outside cell walls. |
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Similar species:
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Franceia has more loosely united cells, compared to the
more firm cell unity of Dicellula colonies.
Superficially
can be confused with the desmid Cosmarium. |
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Habitat:
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Freshwater plankton mainly
in eutrophic water. |
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References:
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Guiry, M.D. in Guiry,
M.D. and Guiry, G.M. 2013.
AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National
University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org;
searched on 18 January 2013. Koršikov, O.A.
1926. On some new organisms
from the groups Volvocales and Protococcales,
and the genetic relationship of these groups.
Arch. Protistenk. 55:439-503. |
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