Pleurococcus
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Class | Chlorophyceae |
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Scientific name | Pleurococcus |
Order | Chaetophorales |
Higher classification | Chaetophoraceae |
Rank | Genus |
Phylum | Chlorophyta |
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ID | 3003263 |
About Pleurococcus
Pleurococcus is a genus of green algae in the family Chaetophoraceae that are spherical in shape with a thick cell wall to protect themselves against excessive water loss. They can be found alone or in bunches together forming a slimy layer and grow on moist, dark patches of trees, rocks and soil.