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Name derivation:
Classification:
Anthophysa Bory de Saint-Vincent 1822; 4 of 10 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2014). Order Chromulinales; Family Chromulinaceae
Morphology:
Branched colony of colorless (heterotrophic) cells. Colony either free-swimming or attached to a substrate. Older stalks of colonies become encrusted with deposits of calcium phosphate and precipitates of iron and manganese.
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Habitat:
Freshwater
References:
Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 May 2013.