Characiosiphonaceae
| Characiosiphonaceae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| (unranked): | Viridiplantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Chlorophyceae |
| Order: | Chlamydomonadales |
| Family: | Characiosiphonaceae Iyengar, 1936 |
| Genera[1] | |
The Characiosiphonaceae are a family of algae in the order Chlamydomonadales.[1] Two genera are included in this family, Characiosiphon and Lobocharacium, each containing a single species.[2] The genus Characiochloris may eventually be placed in this family pending future revisions, as it is phylogenetically closely related to the twose genera.[3]
Algae in the family Characiosiphonaceae are
coenocytic, consisting of thalli attached to a substrate. In each coenocyte, there are many separate protoplasms lining a membrane, all surrounding a central sap-filled vacuole. In each protoplasm is a nucleus and a chloroplast surrounding it.[4][2] Reproduction occurs by fusiform (spindle-shaped) zoospores and spherical gametes.[2]
References
- ^ a b Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2007). "Family: Characiosiphonaceae taxonomy browser". AlgaeBase version 4.2 World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
- ^ S2CID 84904186.
- S2CID 84640090.
- ^ Philipose, M. T. (1967). Chlorococcales. New Delhi: Indian Council of Agricultural Research. p. 365.
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