Small to moderate size ovoid cells, each with a single green chloroplast lacking pyrenoids. May form colonies in mucilage, or occur singly. Some species divide on an oblique plane which is easy to recognise when present.
Coccomyxa, X1000. Photo: Phil Novis, Manaaki Whenua
Typical habitats
May be free floating, or attached to the surfaces of plants, rocks or soil.
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