What is another word for chlamydomonadaceae?
Pronunciation: [klˈamɪdˌɒmənˌade͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
The Chlamydomonadaceae is a group of unicellular green algae. The term encompass several genera of algae such as Chlamydomonas, Gonium, and Volvox. Synonyms for Chlamydomonadaceae include the family name Volvocaceae, based on the genus Volvox, and Chlamydomonadineae, based on the genus Chlamydomonas. These organisms are characterized by their spherical shape, and the presence of two flagella, or hair-like structures used for locomotion. Members of this group can be found in freshwater environments, and they are important primary producers that contribute to the food chain. The term Chlamydomonadaceae is often used in the context of evolutionary studies, as these algae are model organisms for understanding the evolution of multicellularity.
