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Gloeococcus
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Gloeococcus

A. Braun, 1850

Gloeococcus is a genus of thalloid alga comprising nine species. Specimens can reach around 5 cm in size.

Species

The valid species currently considered to belong to this genus are:

  • G. alsius
  • G. grevillei
  • G. maximus
  • G. minor
  • G. minutissimus
  • G. mucosus
  • G. polycocca
  • G. schroeteri
  • G. tetrasporus

References

  • Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Gloeococcus". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2009-04-19.