Definition of Desmidiaceae. Meaning of Desmidiaceae. Synonyms of Desmidiaceae

- The Desmidiaceae are one of four families of charophyte green algae in the order Desmidiales (desmids). Desmids in the family Desmidiaceae consist of single-celled...
- Zygnematophyceae. Although they are sometimes grouped together as a single family Desmidiaceae, most classifications recognize three to five families, usually within...
- Cosmarium is a large genus of desmids (Desmidiaceae), a group of green algae closely related to the land plants (Embryophyta). Members of this genus are...
- Pleurotaenium is a genus of green algae, specifically of the desmids (Desmidiaceae). It is a cosmopolitan genus, with about 50 species. Members of Pleurotaenium...
- Staurastrum is a large genus of desmids (Desmidiaceae), a group of green algae closely related to the land plants (Embryophyta). Members of this genus...
- Euastrum is a genus of green algae of the Desmidiaceae family. It lives in acidic waters. It is made of two, symmetrical semicells. They are usually longer...
- Phymatodocis is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Desmidiaceae. It is a rare genus, usually found in acidic, oligotrophic freshwater habitats...
- Cosmarium botrytis is a species of green algae in the family Desmidiaceae. It is a freshwater species with a worldwide distribution, and has been recorded...
- Actinotaenium is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Desmidiaceae. It is a freshwater genus, typically found in the benthos of acidic, oligotrophic...
- Cosmocladium is a genus of freshwater green algae, specifically of the Desmidiaceae. Currently there are 7 accepted species, though there are 11 described...