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Name derivation:
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Classification:
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Schizochlamys Braun ex Kützing 1849; 2 of 11 species
descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013).
Order Chaetopeltidales; Family Chaetopeltidaceae
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Morphology:
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Spherical green cells embedded in copious
mucilage forming an amorphous colony.
Walls of parental cells are retained and conspicuous within colonial
mucilage.
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Habitat:
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Freshwater, somewhat acidic pools and bogs.
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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 07 May 2013. Kützing, F.T.
1849. Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae
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