Nitella opaca explained

Nitella opaca is a species of algae in the family Characeae.

Description

Nitella opaca is a dioecious species very similar to Nitella flexilis and difficult to distinguish from it.[1]

Distribution

Nitella opaca has been observed in fresh waters, mostly lakes. Can be found up to 12 m deep. [2]

Etymology

From the Latin adjective Latin: opaca, meaning "opaque", "not shining".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Guiry, M.D., John, D.M. Rindi, F. and McCarthy, T.K. (ed) 2007 New Survey of Clare Island. Volume 6: The Freshwater and Terrestrial Algae. Royal Irish Academy.
  2. M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 May 2018.

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