Algal factsheet: Schizothrix (Schizotrichaceae)
Diagnostic features
Multiple cyanobacterial isopolar filaments enclosed within a mucilaginous sheath. Filaments usually not tapered at the ends, or if so, only over the length of a few cells. Terminal cell may be conical, but lacking calyptra (thickened cap). Cells cylindrical, usually longer than wide, blue-green or blue. False branching common. Heterocytes and akinetes absent. Organelles absent from the cells.Typical habitats
Most of our records are from good quality streamsNotes
Could be confused with Coleodesmium.Classification
| Kingdom | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria |
| Class | Cyanophyceae |
| Order | Oscillatoriales |
| Family | Schizotrichaceae |
| Common name | Cyanobacteria |