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Name derivation:
Classification:
Dendromonas F. Stein 1878; 2 of 3 species descriptions are now accepted taxonomically (Guiry 2013). Order Chromulinales; Family Chromulinaceae or Ochromonadaceae Synonym: Epistylis virgaria J.F.Weisse 1845: 141, pl. II [2]: figs 10, 11
Morphology:
Colonies of heterokont (unequal flagella) cells at the termini of unbranched mucilaginous stalks. Nutrition by phagocytosis.
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Freshwater, global distribution; one species in brackish ponds near Black Sea (Guiry 2013).
References:
Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 January 2013.