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Dictyosphaerium Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Division: Chlorophyta Class: Chlorophyceae Order: Chlorococcales Family: Dictyosphaeriaceae Genus: Dictyosphaerium
Nägeli, 1849Type species Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides Species[1] - D. chlorelloides
- D. ehrenbergianum
- D. granulatum
- D. pulchellum
- D. tetrachotomum
Dictyosphaerium is a genus of algae, in the family Dictyosphaeriaceae.[1] Dictyosphaerium is a fungal genus classified under the group "Hyphomycetes" although not much is known regarding its toxicity, it has the potential to cause phaeohyphomycosis. It thrives in freshwater and terrestrial habitats, as a common saprobe of substances of submerged lignocellulose.
Appearance: According to Microscopic views, its spores are tongue-shaped and multi-cellular with sub-concentric cells. Colors of its colonies tend to be black, dark brown or greenish black.
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References
- ^ a b Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2007). "Genus: Dictyosphaerium taxonomy browser". AlgaeBase version 4.2 World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org/browse/taxonomy/?id=6892. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
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Scientific references
- PubMed references for Dictyosphaerium
- PubMed Central references for Dictyosphaerium
- Google Scholar references for Dictyosphaerium
Scientific databases
Categories:- Chlorophyceae stubs
- Algae genera
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