Division | Chlorophyta |
Class | Chlorophyceae |
Order | Sphaeropleales |
Family | Scenedesmaceae |
Colonies spherical consists of 8, 16, 32 or 64 cells. Cells spherical or ovoid in shape; thickening of cell wall observed in external face of the cell. Colonies with small intercellular spaces, cells measure diameter.8-16 μm in diameter and colonies measures 45- 55 μm in diameter.
Ecology
Free floating alga prefers slightly acidic to slightly alkaline water bodies.
Distribution in India
Kulasekerapuram Pond, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari.