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Name derivation:
Classification:
Chrysidiastrum Lauterborn in Pascher 1913; 2 of 2 described species are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry 2012). Order Chromulinales; Family Chrysamoebaceae or Family Chrysarachniaceae Pascher 1931 (Kristiansen & Preisig 2001).
Morphology:
Colonies of cells connected by plasma bridges. Cells have pseudocilia (rhizopodia).
Similar genera:
References:
Kristiansen, J. and J.R. Preisig (Eds.) 2001. Encyclopedia of Chrysophyte Genera. J. Cramer, Berlin. Guiry, M.D. and Guiry, G.M. 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 December 2012.