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Name derivation:
Classification:
Coccomonas Stein 1878; 2 of 2 described species are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013). Order Volvocales; Family Phacotaceae
Morphology:
Green biflagellate unicells each with a lorica often heavily stained with iron oxide that obscures the chloroplast, and sometimes encrusted with marl (CaCO3).
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Freshwater plankton, widespread, rarely abundant.
References:
Guiry, M. in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2013. Stein, F. von 1878. Der Organismus der Infusionsthiere. III. Flagellaten I. pp. 1-154. Leipzig: Engelmann. .