Isochrysis
| Isochrysis | |
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| Isochrysis galbana | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
| Phylum: | Haptista |
| Subphylum: | Haptophytina |
| Class: | Coccolithophyceae
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| Order: | Isochrysidales |
| Family: | Isochrysidaceae |
| Genus: | Isochrysis Parke, 1949 |
Isochrysis is a genus of haptophytes.[1][2] Until recently this genus was also thought to contain the 'T-iso' algae frequently used in aquaculture; that species has been reclassified as Tisochrysis lutea.[3]
Species
There are six species:[1]
- Isochrysis galbana
- Isochrysis litoralis
- Isochrysis maritima
- Isochrysis nuda
- Isochrysis santou – uncertain taxonomic status
- Isochrysis zhanjiangensis
References
- ^ a b Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. "Isochrysis". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- National University of Ireland, Galway. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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