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Classification: |
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Phaeothamnion G.Lagerheim in Wittrock & Nordstedt 1884; 3 of 6 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013).Order Phaeothamniales; Family Phaeothamniaceae |
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Morphology: |
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Branched filaments of yellow-green cylindrical cells with one or more chloroplasts. Zoospores are produced with heterokont flagella, that become sessile and produce new branched filaments.
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Habitat: |
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Epiphytic on filamentous alge in freshwater pools and small lakes. Widely distributed. |
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References: |
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Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 September 2013.
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