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Botryococcus braunii Kützing
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Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | CoL | ITIS | WoRMS
Chlorophyceae | Chlorococcales | Dictyosphaeriaceae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology
Pelagic; freshwater. Subtropical
Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions
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
Main reference
References | Coordinator | Collaborators
Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry. 2009. (Ref. 80701)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
CMS (Ref. 116361)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Poisonous to eat
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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