Algal factsheet: Eudorina (Volvocaceae)
Diagnostic features
Colonial chlorophyte with round cells set in a sphere of mucilage. The centre of the colony is hollow, with the cells arranged around the outside. Each cell possesses 2 flagella which project through the mucilage sheath.Typical habitats
Found in the plankton of nutrient-rich ponds including sewage pondsClassification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chlorophyta |
| Class | Chlorophyceae |
| Order | Chlamydomonadales |
| Family | Volvocaceae |
| Common name | Green algae |