Algal factsheet: Mougeotia (Zygnemataceae)
Diagnostic features
Unbranched filamentous charophyte with long cylindrical cells. A single ribbon-like green chloroplast, containing a row of circular pyrenoids, runs through the middle of the cell; this is often twisted so it can be seen in more than one plane. Purple cell sap may be present in some habitats.Typical habitats
Slow-flowing waters of moderate to good qualityClassification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Zygnemophyceae |
| Order | Zygnematales |
| Family | Zygnemataceae |
| Common name | Green algae |