Chlorellaceae are a family of green algae in the order Chlorellales. [2]
This genus includes some important emerging pathogens of humans and farm animals, such as Prototheca zopfii .
Chlamydomonadales, also known as Volvocales, are an order of flagellated or pseudociliated green algae, specifically of the Chlorophyceae. Chlamydomonadales can form planar or spherical colonies. These vary from Gonium up to Volvox. Each cell has two flagella, and is similar in appearance to Chlamydomonas, with the flagella throughout the colony moving in coordination.
Prasiolales is an order of green algae in the class Trebouxiophyceae.
Ulotrichales is an order of green algae in the class Ulvophyceae.
Caulerpaceae is a family of green algae in the order Bryopsidales.
Chlorocystidaceae is a family of green algae. It is the only family in the order Chlorocystidales. The family was formerly placed in the order Ulotrichales.
Cladophoraceae are a family of green algae in the order the Cladophorales. This family includes notably the genus Chaetomorpha which has a few members used in saltwater aquariums.
Selenastraceae is a family of green algae in the order Sphaeropleales. Members of this family are common components of the phytoplankton in freshwater habitats worldwide. A few species have been found in brackish and marine habitats, such as in the Baltic Sea.
Trentepohliaceae are a family of green algae in the order Trentepohliales.
Closteriopsis is a genus of green algae in the family Chlorellaceae.
Diacanthos is a genus of green algae in the family Chlorellaceae.
Dictyosphaerium is a genus of green algae, in the family Chlorellaceae. It occurs in freshwater habitats around the world and is planktonic.
Micractinium is a genus of green algae in the family Chlorellaceae. Species of the genus Micractinium are common in freshwater habitats. A few species are found as endosymbionts of protozoa, such as Micractinium conductrix and Micractinium tetrahymenae.
Nannochloris is a genus of green algae in the family Chlorellaceae.
Prototheca is a genus of algae in the family Chlorellaceae. While this genus is a member of the green algae, all Prototheca no longer have chloroplasts and therefore their photosynthetic ability. Some species can cause protothecosis in humans and various vertebrates.
The Gonatozygaceae are one of four families of Charophyte green algae in the order Desmidiales (desmids).
Acanthosphaera is a genus of green algae, in the family Chlorellaceae.
Golenkiniopsis is a genus of green algae in the family Chlorellaceae.
Dictyosphaerium pulchellum is a species of freshwater green algae, in the family Chlorellaceae.