Spirogyra (common names include water silk, mermaid's tresses, and blanket weed) is a genus of filamentous charophyte green algae of the order Zygnematales, named for the helical or spiral arrangement of the chloroplasts that is characteristic of the genus.

Spirogyra, any member of a genus of some 400 species of free-floating green algae found in freshwater environments around the world. Named for their beautiful spiral chloroplasts, spirogyras are filamentous algae that consist of thin unbranched chains of cylindrical cells.

2023年2月2日 · Spirogyras, commonly known as blanket weeds, water silk, or mermaid’s tresses, are multicellular, free-floating algae that are commonly found to live in fresh water habitats such as ponds, pools, tanks, lakes, and stagnant waters.

Spirogyra are a threadlike microscopic genus of green alga that are known for their helical shape of chloroplasts. These DNA-resembling algae are found in freshwater environments with over 400 species known in existence today.

2024年4月9日 · Spirogyra is a genus of filamentous green algae that belongs to the Chlorophyta phylum. It is commonly found in freshwater habitats and is known for its spiral chloroplasts that give it its distinctive appearance.

Spirogyra are free-floating green algae present in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, etc. Spirogyra are commonly known as “water silk or pond silk”. They have a filamentous and unbranched vegetative structure. There are around 400 species of Spirogyra found.

2022年10月22日 · Spirogyra, a freshwater green algae known as 'water silk,' featuring spiral chloroplasts and multiple pyrenoids. Learn about their structure, reproduction, and role in aquatic ecosystems.

2025年1月19日 · Spirogyra, a filamentous green algae commonly found in freshwater habitats, plays a significant role in aquatic ecosystems. Its unique life cycle offers insights into the adaptability and complexity of simple organisms.