Micractiniaceae is a

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in the class

Trebouxiophyceae The Trebouxiophyceae, also known as trebouxiophytes, are a class of green algae, in the division Chlorophyta. Members of this class are single-celled, colonial, or multicellular and are found in freshwater, terrestrial or marine habitats worldwid ...

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placed only the genus '' Phythelios'' in this family, and not the

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genus ''

Micractinium ''Micractinium'' is a genus of microscopic green algae in the family Chlorellaceae. Species of the genus ''Micractinium'' are found as phytoplankton, and are commonly found in freshwater habitats around the world. A few species are found as endos ...

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References

External links

AlgaTerra database

Index Nominum Genericorum
Trebouxiophyceae Trebouxiophyceae families Enigmatic algae taxa {{Green algae-stub