Botryococcus

Botryococcus
Botryococcus braunii
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: Trebouxiophyceae
Order: incertae sedis
Family: Botryococcaceae
Genus: Botryococcus
Kützing, 1849
Type species
Botryococcus braunii
Species[1]


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.

References

  1. 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 2007-09-25.