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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Klebsormidium<br />
Classification: Chlorophyta (Family<br />
Klebsormidiaceae)<br />
General habit: unbr<strong>an</strong>ched filaments, a single cell<br />
in thickness, no differentation along the length <strong>of</strong><br />
the filament, forming ent<strong>an</strong>gled mats on submerged<br />
surfaces<br />
Species in Hawai‘i: K. flaccidum, K. rivulare, K.<br />
subtile<br />
Isl<strong>an</strong>d distribution: O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i<br />
Distinguishing features: filaments unbr<strong>an</strong>ched,<br />
usually growing in unattached mats, chloroplasts<br />
single within the cell, round <strong>an</strong>d flattened against<br />
the cell wall<br />
Compare with: Rhizoclonium<br />
29<br />
A. A piece <strong>of</strong> <strong>an</strong> epilithic mat formed by<br />
Klebsormidium filaments. Scale bar = 1cm. B. A<br />
single filament (unbr<strong>an</strong>ched), showing the chloroplast<br />
flattened against one edge <strong>of</strong> the cell wall.<br />
Scale bar = 20µm.
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