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Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii

Diatoms and Other Microalgae

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a single-celled green alga about 10 micrometers in diameter that swims using two flagella, classified in the family Chlamydomonadaceae. It has a cell wall of hydroxyproline-rich glycoproteins, a large cup-shaped chloroplast, a prominent pyrenoid, and a light-sensitive eyespot, and is widely distributed in soil and fresh water worldwide as one of the most common Chlamydomonas species. It is an especially well-studied model organism for its ease of culturing and genetic manipulation, and it draws commercial interest for biopharmaceutical production, biofuel development, and hydrogen research; it can grow photoautotrophically in light or heterotrophically on organic carbon in darkness.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Photosynthetic Autotroph 1
System (Realm)
Freshwater 2
Relationship to People
Ecotourism and Research 1
Scientific Name
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii 1
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated 3
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Chlorophyceae, Taxa
Source Wikidata: Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii
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Found In

Brazil

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Norway

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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Wikipedia
  • Wikidata Q291827 (P225 taxon name)
  • Article text
    It has a cell wall made of hydroxyproline-rich glycoproteins, a large cup-shaped chloroplast, a large pyrenoid, and an eyespot apparatus that senses light.
  • Article text: "These studies contributed to the adoption of Chl"
    These studies contributed to the adoption of Chlamydomonas as a model organism in genetic and cellular research.
  • In Group: Green Microalgae (Chlorophyta and Charophyta), Lead
    Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a single-cell green alga about 10 micrometres in diameter that swims with two flagella.
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2. World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)
World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)View the Source
3. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 5271221, category field
Quote, GBIF taxon key 5271221, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
International Union for Conservation of NatureView the Source
Wikidata: Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii
Child Taxon Of: Chlorophyceae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
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