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Algae, Golden-Brown
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Microscopic fresh water algae in the family Chrysophyceae. They share many features with the BROWN ALGAE but are planktonic rather than benthic. Though most are photosynthetic, they are not considered truly autotrophic since they can become facultatively heterotrophic in the absence of adequate light. In this state they can feed on BACTERIA or DIATOMS. |
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Algae (1969-2003) |
Algae, Golden-Brown Categories.
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Ochromonas - A genus of GOLDEN-BROWN ALGAE in the family Ochromonadaceae, found mostly in freshwater. They bear two unequal FLAGELLA and are heterotrophic. |
Algae, Golden-Brown Definitions and Terms
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