Palmophyllum

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Palmophyllum
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Palmophyllum crassum
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(unranked): Viridiplantae
Phylum: Prasinodermophyta
Class: Palmophyllophyceae
Order: Palmophyllales
Family: Palmophyllaceae
Genus: Palmophyllum
Kutzing, 1847

Palmophyllum is a genus of alga. [1] [2] This genus is known to grow in low light conditions and at depth. [2] The known distribution of this genus is being extended as deeper waters are explored. [2]

Contents

Palmophyllum consists of spherical cells in a gelatinous matrix, and grows on substrates such as corals and rocks. [3]

Species

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References

  1. Kutzing, F. T. (1847). "Tabulae phycologicae". Oder, Abbildungen der Tange. 1 (3–5): 27–36.
  2. 1 2 3 4 W. A., Nelson (2013). New Zealand seaweeds : an illustrated guide. Wellington, New Zealand: Te Papa Press. p. 20. ISBN   9780987668813. OCLC   841897290.
  3. Lee, Hyung Woo; Kim, Myung Sook (2017). "Palmophyllum crassum, a New Record of an Ancient Species in Green Algae from Korea". Korean Journal of Environmental Biology. 35 (3): 319–328. doi:10.11626/KJEB.2017.35.3.319.