| Prasiola calophylla | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Clade: | Viridiplantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Trebouxiophyceae |
| Order: | Prasiolales |
| Family: | Prasiolaceae |
| Genus: | Prasiola |
| Species: | P. calophylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Prasiola calophylla (Carmichael ex Greville) Kützing
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Prasiola calophylla is a terrestrial green alga in the class Trebouxiophyceae.[1] It is one of the few macroalgae species that can survive extreme temperatures. It is also known for its ability to withstand high levels of solar radiation, changing salinity, and dessication.[2]: 228
- ^ "Algaebase :: Listing the World's Algae".
- ^ Häder, Donat-P.; Gao, Kunshan (2018-11-16). Aquatic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate. CRC Press. ISBN 978-0-429-79005-8.