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Name derivation:
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Classification:
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Goniochloris Geitler 1928; 14 of 21 species
descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013)
Order Mischococcales; Family
Pleurochloridaceae
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Morphology:
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Green
triangular nonflagellated unicells
with short (cellulose?) hairs on surface. The cells may be embedded in
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Polar view of some desmids (e.g. Staurastrum) are also
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References:
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Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2012. AlgaeBase.
World-wide electronic publication, National
University of Ireland, Galway.
http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 February 2013. |
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