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Xanthidium
Sign in to saveXanthidium is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Desmidiaceae.
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- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumCharophyta
- ClassZygnematophyceae
- OrderDesmidiales
- FamilyDesmidiaceae
Habitatfreshwater
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Xanthidium is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Desmidiaceae.
The name Xanthidium is a diminutive of Xanthium, and presumably refers to its spines, reminiscent of the prickly fruits of Xanthium.
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