Picochlorum

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Picochlorum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
(unranked): Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: Trebouxiophyceae
Order: Chlorellales
Family: incertae sedis
Genus: Picochlorum
W.J.Henley et al., nom. illegit.[1]
Species[1]

Picochlorum is a genus of green algae in the class Trebouxiophyceae.[1][3] As of February 2022, AlgaeBase regarded the name as illegitimate.[1]

It is a native marine microalga fit for cultivation at high growth rates, showing a 2-hour multiplying time in ideal conditions.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. "Picochlorum". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway.
  2. PMID 34079003
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