''Isochrysis'' is a

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of haptophytes. Until recently this genus was also thought to contain the 'T-iso' algae frequently used in aquaculture; that species has been reclassified as '' Tisochrysis lutea''.

Species

There are six species: *'' Isochrysis galbana'' *'' Isochrysis litoralis'' *'' Isochrysis maritima'' *'' Isochrysis nuda'' *'' Isochrysis santou'' – uncertain taxonomic status *'' Isochrysis zhanjiangensis''

References

Haptophyte genera {{Haptophyte-stub