Algal factsheet: Chodatella (Oocystaceae)
Diagnostic features
Ovoid unicells which have several obvious spines extending from each end, and containing green chloroplasts. May resemble Golenkinia or Micractinium if the cells are clumped together (giving the appearance of spines radiating from all directions).Typical habitats
Found in the plankton of lakes and pondsClassification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chlorophyta |
| Class | Trebouxiophyceae |
| Order | Chlorellales |
| Family | Oocystaceae |
| Common name | Green algae |