Chlorophyceae |
Chlorococcales |
Dictyosphaeriaceae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Pelagic; freshwater. Subtropical
Indo-West Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
The rust colored algal blooms become large floating mats on the surfaces of infested water bodies. It is known as potential source of renewable liquid hydrocarbons. It's also known to have toxic effects on fish and zooplankton during bloom formation (Ref. 80830). This alga can be found in freshwater, brackish and saline lakes, reservoirs or small pools situated in temperate, tropical and continental zones (Ref. 80846).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2009 AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 April 2009. (Ref. 80701)
IUCN Red List Status
(Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Poisonous to eat
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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PhysiologyOxygen consumption
Human RelatedStamps, coins, misc.
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