|  Genus: Filamentous algae, axis-branch differentiation incomplete; terminal cells tapered to form spiny projections; 
branches do not form in tuft 
(Illustrations of The Japanese Fresh-water Algae, 1977). Species: 
Axis-brach differentiation slightly conspicuous; apical cells hairly; 
cell body cylindrical, slightly swelled at the center forming slight constriction at cell-cell junction; 
axial cells 20-55 μm long, 10-15 μm in diam., 
branching cells 12-35 μm long, 8-12 μm in diam.; 
a single chloroplast plate-like, with one or several pyrenoids 
(Illustrations of The Japanese Fresh-water Algae, 1977).
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