Phycokey - Chaetophora images

Chaetophora (Chlorophyceae)

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA
Branch cells tapering to a fine "hair" (chaete)

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA
Abundant branching

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA
Elongate terminal 'hair' cell is evident

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA
Mass of trichomes (40x)

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA
Mass of trichomes (1000x)

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA
Missing cell -- possible formation and release of a planospore (flagellated, asexual reproduction).

Chaetophora from a stream in NH USA

Chaetophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Flattened colony.
Photo by Jonathan DuFresne

Chaetophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Reflective lighting, photograph by Jonathan DuFresne

Chaetophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Spherical colony, photograph by Jonathan DuFresne

Chaetophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Multiple branching is apparent. Photograph by Jonathan DuFresne

Chaetophora sp. from a lake in NH USA
Several flattened colonies of filaments. Photograph by Jonathan DuFresne