Pleurococcus Explained
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.
They can be found alone or in bunches together forming a slimy layer and grow on moist, dark patches of trees, rocks and soil.
Species
The genus consists of the following species:[1]
- Pleurococcus angulosus
- Pleurococcus magnum
- Pleurococcus mucosus
- Pleurococcus rufescens
- Pleurococcus vulgaris
Notes and References
- Web site: Genus: Pleurococcus taxonomy browser . AlgaeBase version 4.2 World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway . 2007-09-25 . Guiry, M.D. . Guiry, G.M. . amp . 2007 .