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Cladophora is a genus of reticulated filamentous green algae in the class Ulvophyceae. They may be referred to as reticulated algae , branching algae , [ 1 ] or blanket weed . [ 2 ] The genus has a worldwide distribution and is harvested for use as a food and medicine.
Cladophoraceae are a family of green algae in the order the Cladophorales. [2] This family includes notably the genus Chaetomorpha which has a few members used in saltwater aquariums. References
Cladophorales are an order of green algae, in the class Ulvophyceae. [1] The earliest known representative is Proterocladus antiquus from the Mesoproterozoic-Neoproterozoic boundary in North China. [2]
Marimo [a] (also known as Cladophora ball, moss ball, moss ball pet, or lake ball) is a rare growth form of Aegagropila linnaei (a species of filamentous green algae) in which the algae grow into large green balls with a velvety appearance. The species can be found in a number of lakes and rivers in Japan and Northern Europe. [1]
Typically, hair algae grows in a carpet of dense, short filaments. Oedogonium in particular may be referred to as hair algae. Hair algae may be caused by too much light in the aquaria. [11] Oedogonium may also be called fuzz algae and green beard algae (GBA). [3] Reticulated algae or branching algae is a green algae of the genus Cladophora. It ...
The Ulvophyceae or ulvophytes are a class of green algae, [3] distinguished mainly on the basis of ultrastructural morphology, life cycle and molecular phylogenetic data. [4] The sea lettuce, Ulva, belongs here. Other well-known members include Caulerpa, Codium, Acetabularia, Cladophora, Trentepohlia and Monostroma.
The algae poses a threat to both marine and human life. People should avoid swimming in water around the blooms because toxins that may be present could lead to a host of illnesses. You should ...
Cladophora vagabunda is a species of marine green algae in the family Cladophoraceae. It has a worldwide distribution. It has a worldwide distribution. References