Botryococcus
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Botryococcus is a genus of green algae. The cells form an irregularly shaped aggregate. Thin filaments connect the cells. The cell body is ovoid, 6 to 10 μm long, and 3 to 6 μm wide.
The most prominent member is Botryococcus braunii.
[edit] References
- ^ Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2007). Genus: Botryococcus taxonomy browser. AlgaeBase version 4.2 World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved on 2007-09-25.
