Algal factsheet: Chroococcus (Chroococcaceae)
Diagnostic features
Colonies of hemispherical cells in pairs within mucilage. Cells are usually bright blue-green and never contain organelles (chloroplasts, nuclei). Mucilage surrounding the cells may contain faint layering.Typical habitats
Lakes more than riversClassification
| Kingdom | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria |
| Class | Cyanophyceae |
| Order | Chroococcales |
| Family | Chroococcaceae |
| Common name | Cyanobacteria |