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Name derivation:

 

Classification:

Heterococcus Chodat  1908;  52 of 62 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013)

Order Tribonematales;  Family Heteropediaceae

 

Morphology:

Short branched filaments.

 

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References:

Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry  2013.  AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National Universityof Ireland, Galway.  http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 February 2012.