Algal factsheet: Actinastrum (Radiococcaceae)
Diagnostic features
Colonial chlorophyte with cigar-shaped cells arranged radially in colonies of 8 (forming star-like colonies). Each cell has a single plate-like chloroplast lying against the cell wall.Typical habitats
Found in the plankton of nutrient-rich lakes and ponds. Can be abundant in sewage ponds, particularly during summer.Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chlorophyta |
| Class | Chlorophyceae |
| Order | Chlamydomonadales |
| Family | Radiococcaceae |
| Common name | Green algae |