Falcomonas
algae genus
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Falcomonas is a genus of small, biflagellate algae belonging to the class Cryptophyceae. These algae are found in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Cryptomonads, including Falcomonas, possess pigments that are also found in red algae and cyanobacteria. Their classification is debated due to their mix of plant-like and animal-like characteristics, with some species considered protozoans rather than algae. Falcomonas reproduces asexually.1
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