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Raphidocelis
Raphidocelis is a genus of green algae in the family Selenastraceae. They are found in freshwater habitats. One species, Raphidocelis subcapitata, is a common model organism in the field of toxicology, where it is used as a bioassay. It was previously known as Selenastrum capricornutum, a name later shown to be incorrect.
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Raphidocelis is a genus of green algae in the family Selenastraceae. They are found in freshwater habitats. One species, Raphidocelis subcapitata, is a common model organism in the field of toxicology, where it is used as a bioassay. It was previously known as Selenastrum capricornutum, a name later shown to be incorrect.
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