Pleurococcus
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| Class | Chlorophyceae |
|---|---|
| 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.