order chlorococcales

Noun
  1. Unicellular green algae that reproduce by spores (synset 101413488)
    is a type of: protoctist order - the order of protoctists
    member holonym:
    • chlorococcum, genus chlorococcum - type genus of Chlorococcales; unicellular green algae occurring singly or in a layer on soil or damp rock
    • genus chlorella - nonmotile unicellular green algae potentially important as source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins
    belongs to: chlorophyceae, class chlorophyceae - algae distinguished chiefly by having flagella and a clear green color, their chlorophyll being masked little if at all by other pigments
    same as: chlorococcales

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