Isochrysis
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Isochrysis is a genus
of haptophyte
s. It includes the species
Isochrysis galbana
, Isochrysis litoralis and Isochrysis maritima.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of haptophyte
Haptophyte
The haptophytes, classified either as the Prymnesiophyta or Haptophyta, are a division of algae.The term "Haptophyceae" is sometimes used. This ending implies classification at a lower level...
s. It includes the species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
Isochrysis galbana
Isochrysis galbana
Isochrysis galbana is a microalga. It is the type species of the genus Isochrysis. It is an outstanding food for various bivalve larvae. and is now widely cultured for use in the bivalve aquaculture industry.-External links:...
, Isochrysis litoralis and Isochrysis maritima.