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Xanthidium
Xanthidium is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Desmidiaceae. The name Xanthidium is a diminutive of Xanthium, and presumably refers to its spines, reminiscent of the prickly fruits of Xanthium.
Article summary
Xanthidium is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Desmidiaceae. The name Xanthidium is a diminutive of Xanthium, and presumably refers to its spines, reminiscent of the prickly fruits of Xanthium.
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