Algal factsheet: Elliptochloris (Prasiolales incertae sedis)
Diagnostic features
Unicellular chlorophyte with ovoid cells. There is a single bilobate green chloroplast.Typical habitats
Found in clean waters, but also on soilsClassification
Kingdom | Plantae |
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Phylum | Chlorophyta |
Class | Trebouxiophyceae |
Order | Microthamniales |
Family | Prasiolales incertae sedis |
Common name | Green algae |