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Name derivation:
Classification:
Tetradesmus G.M.Smith 1913; 3 of 5 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (guiry and Guiry 2013). Order Sphaeropleales Family Scenedesmaceae
Morphology:
Green 4-celled colonies, no mucilage, cells lunate and connected back to back. One chloroplast per cell. Asexual reproduction with autospores; sexual reproduction not observed.
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Freshwater plankton.
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 31 July 2013. Smith, G.M. 1913. Tetradesmus, a new four-celled coenobic alga. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 40: 75-87, 1 pl.