Raphidophyceae

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Raphidophyceae

algae class

Also known as: Chloromonadophyceae

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algae
Annotated classification
Class Raphidophyceae (Chloromonadophyceae) Flagellates with mucocysts (mucilage-releasing bodies) occasionally found in freshwater or marine environments; fewer than 50 species; includes Chattonella, Gonyostomum, Heterosigma, Psammamonas, and Vacuolaria. Class Synurophyceae
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Class Raphidophyceae (Chloromonadophyceae) Flagellates with mucocysts (mucilage-releasing bodies) occasionally found in freshwater or marine environments; fewer than 50 species; includes Chattonella, Gonyostomum, Heterosigma, Psammamonas, and Vacuolaria. Class Synurophyceae
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protozoan
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Raphidophyceae Flagellated unicells that possess peripherally aligned trichocysts and chloroplasts; some possess many plastids (20–100). Lack cell coverings. Form palmelloid and cyst stages. Xanthophyceae Most found in fresh water and in soil. All taxa lack fucoxanthin. Phaeophyceae (
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Raphidophyceae Flagellated unicells that possess peripherally aligned trichocysts and chloroplasts; some possess many plastids (20–100). Lack cell coverings. Form palmelloid and cyst stages. Xanthophyceae Most found in fresh water and in soil. All taxa lack fucoxanthin. Phaeophyceae (
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