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Name derivation:
Classification:
Stichogloea Chodat 1897; 4 of 6 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013). Order Phaeothamniales Family Phaeothamniaceae
Morphology:
Colonies of groups of 4 spherical cells, each with one or two parietal chloroplasts. Asexual division by forming autospores and biflagellate zoospores.
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Plankton in freshwater alpine and northern lakes.
References:
Norris,R.E. 1977. Flagellate cells in the life-history of Stichogloea (Chrysophyceae). Phycologia 16:75-78. Guiry, M.D. G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 July 2013.
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