Sociable golden alga
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The sociable golden alga ( Monas socialis ) is a species of algae from the group of golden algae . It can be found in standing water with decaying plant remains and is considered common. The species feeds purely on animals.
features
The individual cells are 5 to 10 micrometers in size and spherical. Their rear end is drawn out into a long thread, with which they hold onto documents. They stand together in small groups. There is no eye spot .
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Heinz Streble , Dieter Krauter : Life in the water drop. Microflora and microfauna of freshwater. An identification book. Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-440-11966-2 .