Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Algal factsheet: Xenococcus (Xenococcaceae)


Diagnostic features

Cyanobacterial unicells or small colonies attached to surfaces. Cells ovoid to irregularly shaped, blue-green, enveloped by a thin mucilaginous sheath. Organelles absent from the cells. 

Typical habitats

Attaches to filamentous algae

Classification

Kingdom Bacteria
Phylum Cyanobacteria
Class Cyanophyceae
Order Chroococcales
Family Xenococcaceae
Common name Cyanobacteria