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Genus of algae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pleurococcus is a genus of green algae in the family Chaetophoraceae[1] that are spherical in shape with a thick cell wall to protect themselves against excessive water loss.
Pleurococcus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
(unranked): | Viridiplantae |
Division: | Chlorophyta |
Class: | Chlorophyceae |
Order: | Chaetophorales |
Family: | Chaetophoraceae |
Genus: | Pleurococcus Meneghini |
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They can be found alone or in bunches together forming a slimy layer and grow on moist, dark patches of trees, rocks and soil.
The genus consists of the following species:[1]
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