Rhizoclonium (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! In taxonomy, Rhizoclonium is a genus of algae, specifically of the Cladophoraceae. In taxonomy, the Cladophoraceae are a family of algae, specifically of the Cladophorales. This family includes notably marimo (A. linnaei), as well as the genus Chaetomorpha which has a few members used in saltwater aquariums. In taxonomy, the Cladophorales are an order of green algae, specifically the Ulvophyceae. The Ulvophyceae or Ulvophytes are class of green algae, distinguished mainly on the basis of ultrastructural morphology. The sea lettuce, Ulva, belongs here. Other well-known members include Ulothrix and Acetabularia. The Ulvophytes are diverse in their morphology and their habitat. Most are seaweeds such as those listed above. Others, such as Cladophora, Rhizoclonium and Pithophora live in fresh water and in some areas are considered weeds.