What is another word for chlorococcum?
Pronunciation: [klˌɔːɹə͡ʊkˈɒkəm] (IPA) 
Chlorococcum refers to a genus of freshwater unicellular green algae that is known for its ability to carry out photosynthesis. Synonyms for the word "chlorococcum" include "Chlamydomonas," "Haematococcus," and "Scenedesmus." These synonyms are given based upon the shape and structure of the chloroplast that is present in the organism. Chlamydomonas has a cup-shaped chloroplast while Haematococcus has a spherical-shaped chloroplast. Scenedesmus is unique in that it has a ribbon-like chloroplast that is located near the edges of the cell. These synonyms are useful for distinguishing between different species of green algae and for identifying similar organisms that belong to the same taxonomic group.
