Algal factsheet: Xenococcus (Xenococcaceae)
Diagnostic features
Cyanobacterial unicells or small colonies attached to surfaces. Cells ovoid to irregularly shaped, blue-green, enveloped by a thin mucilaginous sheath. Organelles absent from the cells.Typical habitats
Attaches to filamentous algaeClassification
Kingdom | Bacteria |
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Phylum | Cyanobacteria |
Class | Cyanophyceae |
Order | Chroococcales |
Family | Xenococcaceae |
Common name | Cyanobacteria |