Unicellular chlorophyte with ovoid cells. There is a single bilobate green chloroplast.
Found in clean waters, but also on soils
![[Elliptochloris], X1000. Photo: Phil Novis, Manaaki Whenua Image](/assets/Tools-And-Resources/Identification/algae/elliptochloris_phil1000__ScaleWidthWzEwMjRd.jpg)