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Name derivation:
Classification:
Chrysococcus G.A.Klebs 1892; 20 of 27 described species are currently recognized (Guiry 2012) Order Chromulinales; Family Dinobryaceae, or Family Chrysococcaceae Lemmerman 1899 (Kristiansen and Preisig 2001).
Morphology:
Flagellated unicell surrounded by a globose lorica with one emergent flagellum with tinsel; the second smooth flagellum is non-emergent. The lorica surface can be smooth or sculptured, and in some species have long spines. Statocysts form within the lorica. (Guiry 2012).
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References:
Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2012.AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 December 2012. Kristiansen, J. and J.R. Preisig (Eds.) 2001. Encyclopedia of Chrysophyte Genera. J. Cramer, Berlin.