Chlorococcum (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of Chlorococcales; unicellular green algae occurring singly or in a layer on soil or damp rock.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chlorococcum is often considered the typical representative of Chlorococcales, a type of unicellular green algae.
- Samples of soil and damp rock collected from the area revealed the presence of various species of Chlorococcum.
- In laboratory settings, Chlorococcum is commonly cultured and studied as an example of green algae's simple structure.
- When viewing the specimens under the microscope, distinct characteristics of Chlorococcum became apparent.
- The collection of Chlorococcum species obtained during the expedition was invaluable to understanding their role in natural ecosystems.