MBI Species Classification Request

General

Name:

Joe Thompson ( thejrc )

Status:

Completed

Date:

05/04/2010

Classification Type:

New

Challenge

Species:

Nannochloropsis

Suggested Class:

FC1

Common Name(s):

Species Synonyms:

Fish/Invert/Culture:

Spawn Mode:

N/A

Fish Base Link:

Breeding Success:

Success References:

Journal:

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	https://ccmp.bigelow.org/node/1/strain/CCMP531 http://chloroplast.ocean.washington.edu/organisms/nannochloropsis http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/utex/algaeDetail.aspx?algaeID=4626

Other Details
Other Information:	Excellent starter algae, ranging from freshwater to marine has become a staple as it is easily cultured in large quantities. Non motile cells spherical in shape ranging from 3-6 micron.