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Chlamydomonadaceae

Chlamydomonadaceae

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A family of small green algae that live in water, some turning water red
  • noun
  • /kləˌmɪdəˈmoʊnəˌdeɪʃi/
  • Specialized
: Chlamydomonadaceae
  • Some members of the Chlamydomonadaceae family can turn water red due to hematochrome.

Examples

  • The distinctive pigments in Chlamydomonadaceae are used to study photosynthesis.

  • The family Chlamydomonadaceae includes various species of green algae.

  • Research on Chlamydomonadaceae has led to a better understanding of algal evolution.

  • Some members of the Chlamydomonadaceae family are known for their red pigment.

  • Some members of the Chlamydomonadaceae family can turn water red due to hematochrome.

  • Research on Chlamydomonadaceae has led to a better understanding of algal evolution.

  • The family Chlamydomonadaceae includes various species of green algae.

Surface Forms

Chlamydomonadaceae singular
Chlamydomonadaceas singular

Morphology

Chlamydomonadaceae = Chlamydomonad (opaque) = Chlamydomonad + aceae

This is a specialized taxonomic formation: the family-name suffix '-aceae' creates a scientific label that is not transparently meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

Chlamydomonadaceae comes from Greek parts chlamydo- 'cloak', mono- 'single', and the plant-family ending -aceae. A helpful image is a 'family' of single-celled algae wearing tiny cloaks, which makes sense for this family of green algae, some of which can turn water red.