Algal factsheet: Golenkinia (Micractiniaceae)
Diagnostic features
Unicellular chlorophyte with spherical cells, each of which supports numerous thin spines. Spines of different cells may entangle, creating false colonies. Chloroplast green and cup-shaped, containing a pyrenoid.Typical habitats
Found in the plankton of nutrient-rich lakes and ponds. Can be abundant in sewage ponds at any time of year.Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chlorophyta |
| Class | Chlorophyceae |
| Order | Chlamydomonadales |
| Family | Micractiniaceae |
| Common name | Green algae |