Dichotomosiphon

Dichotomosiphon is a genus of green algae in the family Dichotomosiphonaceae.[1] This genus is distinguished from all other members of the Bryopsidales by its oogamous reproduction and freshwater habitat. In both vegetative and reproductive aspects, it is remarkably similar to the genus Vaucheria, which is a member of the unrelated class Xanthophyceae.[2]

Dichotomosiphon
Scientific classification
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Ulvophyceae
Order: Bryopsidales
Family: Dichotomosiphonaceae
Genus: Dichotomosiphon
A. Ernst, 1902
Species[1]
  • Dichotomosiphon marinus
  • Dichotomosiphon salinus
  • Dichotomosiphon tuberosus

References

  1. Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2007). "Genus: Dichotomosiphon taxonomy browser". AlgaeBase version 4.2 World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
  2. Moestrup, Øjvind; Hoffman, Larry R. (1973). "Ultrastructure of the green alga Dichotomosiphon tuberosus with special reference to the occurrence of striated tubules in the chloroplast". Journal of Phycology. 9 (4): 430–437. doi:10.1111/j.1529-8817.1973.tb04117.x. ISSN 0022-3646.


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