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Bracteacoccus (Chlorococcaceae)

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Diagnostic features

Cells spherical but may range greatly in size; unicellular, but cells may occur in clumps. Number of chloroplasts increases as cell size increases. Cells may contain an obvious orange pigment and a thick cell wall, especially when older.

[Bracteacoccus], X1000. Photo: Phil Novis, Manaaki Whenua Image
Bracteacoccus, X1000. Photo: Phil Novis, Manaaki Whenua

Typical habitats

Known from clean water and soil sites

Classification

Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Chlorophyta
Class Chlorophyceae
Order Chlamydomonadales
Family Chlorococcaceae
Common name Green algae