Freshwater microalgaChlorella vulgaris
Chlorella
A small, nearly spherical unicellular green microalga widely studied in photosynthesis and cultivation research.
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Freshwater microalga
Alkaline cyanobacteriumLimnospira / Arthrospira
Spirulina
Spirulina commonly refers to filamentous cyanobacteria discussed alongside microalgae and able to grow in alkaline waters.
Open profileFreshwater green algaHaematococcus pluvialis
Haematococcus
A unicellular green alga whose form and color change across its life cycle and under environmental stress.
Open profileMarine microalgaNannochloropsis spp.
Nannochloropsis
A group of tiny marine or brackish microalgae commonly studied in aquaculture feed and marine biotechnology.
Open profileModel diatomPhaeodactylum tricornutum
Phaeodactylum
A model diatom with several cell forms, used to explore photosynthesis and environmental adaptation.
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Green macroalgaUlva lactuca
Sea lettuce
A sheet-like coastal green alga that acts as a primary producer and provides habitat for small organisms.
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