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HAEMATOCOCCUS FLUVIALIS
(FLOWTOW, 1844)
Phylum: Chlorophyta Class: Chlorophyceae
Order: Volvocales Family: Haematococcaceae
Distribution: Temperate regions of the world: Europe, South America, Asia,
Paciic Islands
Habitat: Ponds, rainwater pools, coastal rock pools
Description: This microscopic species has unicellular, lagellated, and motile
green cells.
Compounds and activities: The short-chain fatty acids of this species show
antimicrobial properties (Meizoso et al., 2010). Its vitamin E and simple
phenols possess antioxidant activities. The extracts of this species show
powerful anti-inlammatory activities. The astaxanthin and cantaxanthin
of this species offer vast scope in applications relating to pharmaceuticals
and cosmetics.
