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Scenedesmaceae

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Scenedesmaceae
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Scenedesmaceae is a family of green algae in the order Sphaeropleales. Scenedesmus algae are commonly found in freshwater plankton. The former family Coelastraceae is considered a synonym of Scenedesmaceae.[1]

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Green algae, Scenedesmus
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Green algae, Crucigenia

The family has existed since at least the Cretaceous period, as evidenced by amber deposits from France containing the genus Enallax.[2]

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Description

Algae in the family Scenedesmaceae consist of coenobia with flat or curved shapes, or sometimes three-dimensional clusters.[3]

Genera

Genera in this family include:[4]

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References

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