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Name derivation:
Classification:
Microthamnion Ngeli 1849; 4 of 9 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2014). Order Microthamniales; Family Microthamniaceae.
Morphology:
Upright uniseriate branching filaments. Similar to many branching greens, the branches arise near the upper ‘younger’ end of the axial cells where the cellulosic walls are thinner.
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Freshwater, widely distributed.
Citing Phycokey:
Baker, A.L. et al. . Phycokey -- an image based key to Algae (PS Protista), Cyanobacteria, and other aquatic objects. University of New Hampshire Center for Freshwater Biology. http://cfb.unh.edu/phycokey/phycokey.htm
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 07 May 2013. Kützing, F.T. 1849. Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.