Authorvan Vuuren, S.J., Taylor, J., Gerber, A. & van Ginkel, C.
Year2006
TitleEasy identification of the most common freshwater algae. A guide for the identification of microscopic algae in South African freshwaters.
ISBN0-621-35471-6
TypeBook/Report
Source200pp, North-West University and Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF)
IllustrationsColour photographs
Review (by )

A guide to genera.

Genera are arranged alphabetically in their higher groupings.

Examine Compound Microscope
Website urlwww.dwa.gov.za/iwqs/eutrophication/NEMP/Janse_van_Vuuren_2006_Easy_identification_of_the_most_common_freshwater_algae.pdf

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentCYANOBACTERIAcyanobacteria, blue-green "algae", chloroplasts
For identificationCurrentCRYPTOPHYTAcryptomonadsChromista
For identificationCurrentDINOPHYCEAEdinoflagellatesChromista
For identificationCurrentBACILLARIOPHYCEAEdiatomsChromista
For identificationCurrentCHRYSOPHYCEAEgolden or golden-brown algaeChromista
For identificationCurrentCHLOROPHYTAgreen algaePlantae
For identificationCurrentEUGLENOPHYTAeuglenoidsProtozoa
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