Stream macroalgae of Hawai`i: an identification guide - Hawaii.gov
Stream macroalgae of Hawai`i: an identification guide - Hawaii.gov
Stream macroalgae of Hawai`i: an identification guide - Hawaii.gov
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Basicladia<br />
Classification: Chlorophyta (Family<br />
Cladophoraceae)<br />
General habit: commonly reported in other<br />
locations as growing on the backs <strong>of</strong> turtles, in<br />
Hawai‘i it has only been reported growing on rock<br />
surfaces, bright green in color<br />
Species in Hawai‘i: B. chelonum<br />
Isl<strong>an</strong>d distribution: O‘ahu<br />
Distinguishing features: this distinctive green alga<br />
is typically quite small, filaments have a coarse<br />
appear<strong>an</strong>ce <strong>an</strong>d cells have thick walls, chloroplast<br />
usually a dense net <strong>an</strong>d appearing to fill the cell,<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> filaments that br<strong>an</strong>ch only<br />
toward the base <strong>of</strong> the pl<strong>an</strong>t<br />
Compare with: Cladophora, Rhizoclonium<br />
24<br />
A. Basicladia pl<strong>an</strong>t viewed under a dissecting<br />
microscope. Scale bar = 1mm. B. Pl<strong>an</strong>t viewed<br />
under a compound microscope, showing br<strong>an</strong>ching<br />
near the base. Scale bar = 250µm. C, D.<br />
Empty cells near the apex <strong>of</strong> the filament indicating<br />
zoospore production <strong>an</strong>d release. Scale bar =
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