Pseudochaete
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Pseudochaete is a genus of algae
, in the family Chaetophoraceae
. However, this genus is not recognized by all authorities, sometimes being considered part of genus Stigeoclonium.
The name Pseudochaete, published by T. Wagner & M. Fischer in 2002, is also used for a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hymenochaetaceae and formerly part of genus Hymenochaete (author: Léveillé). According to Index Fungorum, the fungus name is illegitimate (and the algal genus has priority) but its use is widespread.
Algae
Algae are a large and diverse group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms, ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms, such as the giant kelps that grow to 65 meters in length. They are photosynthetic like plants, and "simple" because their tissues are not organized into the many...
, in the family Chaetophoraceae
Chaetophoraceae
In taxonomy, the Chaetophoraceae are a family of algae, specifically of the Chaetophorales.-Genera:* Aphanochaete* Arthrochaete* Bolbocoleon* Cedercreutziella* Chaetomnion* Chaetonema* Chaetonemopsis* Chaetophora...
. However, this genus is not recognized by all authorities, sometimes being considered part of genus Stigeoclonium.
The name Pseudochaete, published by T. Wagner & M. Fischer in 2002, is also used for a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hymenochaetaceae and formerly part of genus Hymenochaete (author: Léveillé). According to Index Fungorum, the fungus name is illegitimate (and the algal genus has priority) but its use is widespread.