Camptochaete

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Camptochaete

Description Camptochaete is a genus of freshwater green algae that belongs to the family Chaetophoraceae. It was first described in 1896 by the German botanist, Ernst Georg Pringsheim. The genus contains only a few species, but they are important for their ecological roles in freshwater ecosystems. Camptochaete species are found in streams, rivers, and lakes, and they can form extensive…