Chara virgata explained

Chara virgata is slender, branched freshwater green alga.

Description

Chara virgata grows to 30 cm in length. Its structure is unlike any other alga. It has a main axis of elongated nodes with whorled laterals. In colour it is dark green.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Bryant, J. 2007. The Stonewarts (Chlorophyta, Charales) in Guiry, M.D. John,.M., Rindi, F. and McCarthy. 2007. New Survey of Clare Island. Volume 6. The Freshwater and Terrestrial Algae.p.69 Royal Irish Academy.

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