Desmidiales

Desmidiales, commonly called the desmids (Gr. desmos, bond or chain), are an order in the Charophyta, a division of green algae in which the land plants (Embryophyta) emerged. Desmids consist of single-celled (sometimes filamentous or colonial) microscopic green algae. Because desmids are highly symmetrical, attractive, and come in a diversity of forms, they are popular subjects for microscopists, both amateur and professional.

Closterium is a genus of desmid, a group of charophyte green algae. It is placed in the family Closteriaceae. Species of Closterium are a common component of freshwater microalgae flora worldwide.

The Gonatozygaceae are one of four families of Charophyte green algae in the order Desmidiales (desmids).

The Closteriaceae are one of four families of Charophyte green algae in the order Desmidiales (desmids). It contains two genera, Closterium and Spinoclosterium.

Gonatozygon is a genus of green algae in the family Gonatozygaceae.

Penium is a genus of green algae, and the sole member of the family Peniaceae. The genus contains about 39 species.

Genicularina is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Gonatozygaceae.

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