ygnematophyceae, the closest living algal relatives of land plants (IMAGE)

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ygnematophyceae, the closest living algal relatives of land plants

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Zygnematophyceae, the closest living algal relatives of land plants come in a variety of forms, including familiar-looking filamentous algae such as the star alga Zygnema, as well as many that just consist of single cells.

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Image modified from Bierenbroodspot MJ et al. 2026 with permission - PLOS Biology, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3004005

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