Chara virgata is slender, branched freshwater green alga.

Description

Chara virgata grows to 30 cm in length. Its structure is unlike any other alga. It has a main axis of elongated nodes with whorled laterals. In colour it is dark green.[1]

References

  1. ^ Bryant, J. 2007. The Stonewarts (Chlorophyta, Charales) in Guiry, M.D. John,.M., Rindi, F. and McCarthy. 2007. New Survey of Clare Island. Volume 6. The Freshwater and Terrestrial Algae.p.69 Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 978-1-904890-31-7
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chara_virgata
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