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The Cyanidiophyceae: Hot Spring Acidophilic Algae

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Enigmatic Microorganisms and Life in Extreme Environments

Part of the book series: Cellular Origin and Life in Extreme Habitats ((COLE,volume 1))

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The Cyanidiaceae are exceptional organisms among the microalgal communities, these cells thrive in extreme ecological conditions (see Seckbach, 1992, 1994, 1996 and 1997). They are considered very primitive eukaryotes and possess features of prokaryotic algae. Although basically they are autotrophic, they also tolerate anaerobic conditions (Lafraie and Betz, 1985), have very low pH ranges, flourish at elevated temperature ranges, and thrive under pure carbon dioxide (Seckbach et al. 1970). More research has been concentrated on these inconspicuous and controversial algae in recent years than on any other organism (see Fredrick, 1998). These unicellular microalgae appear similar to Chlorella (Chlorphyta) in size and external morphology under the light microscope. The blue-green coloration of these eukaryotic algae is due to their phycocyanin and chlorophyll-a photo-pigments. Despite their coloration they are currently classified in the lower Rhodophyta (red algal division).

This article was initiated at Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) while the author served as a visiting Professor and the John P. Laborde Chair for Louisiana Sea Grant (1997/1998).

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Seckbach, J. (1999). The Cyanidiophyceae: Hot Spring Acidophilic Algae. In: Seckbach, J. (eds) Enigmatic Microorganisms and Life in Extreme Environments. Cellular Origin and Life in Extreme Habitats, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4838-2_33

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