Unbranched filamentous chlorophyte with cylindrical, rod-like cells. The relatively short filaments are easily broken into single cells. Each cell contains a single parietal green chloroplast.
Found in both terrestrial and freshwater habitats
![[Stichococcus], X1000. Photo: Phil Novis, Manaaki Whenua Image](/assets/Tools-And-Resources/Identification/algae/stichococcus_phil1000__ScaleWidthWzEwMjRd.jpg)