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Name derivation:
Classification:
Closteriopsis Lemmermann 1899; 3 of 7 described species are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry 2013) Order Chlorellales; Family Chlorellaceae
Morphology:
Green unicells variable in length from 10 to >500 µm, spindle shaped usually with pointed ends. Many pyrenoids per cell.
Similar genera:
Monoraphidium has a mucilage envelope and lacks multiple pyrenoids per cell.
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 1 January 2013. Lemmermann, E. 1899. Das Phytoplankton sächsischer Teiche. Forschungsberichte aus der Biologischen Station zu Plön 7: 96-135, pls I, II.