CGA logoCharophycean Green Algae

What are the CGA?

The Charophycean Green Algae (CGA) represent a group
of green algae that is ancestral to all land plants. These organisms display notable morphological and reproductive diversity and possess extracellular coverings ranging from scales to higher plant-like cell walls to gel-like extracellular polymeric substances .
CGA can be found both in the phytoplankton domains and biofilms
of freshwater ecosystems as well as in a diverse assortment of
terrestrial habitats including the bark of trees and desert crusts.
This website is dedicated to this intriguing group of primitive green plants, the group that ultimately leads to land plants.

Charophycean Cell
Charophycean Cell

About Us

This page has been designed for the Skidmore Microscopy Imaging Center (SMIC) and Department of Biology of Skidmore College
The information, galleries and resources found within are provided to give scientists, students and the public a starting point for learning about the CGA. Thank you for visiting our page.

Dr. David Domozych
Professor of Biology

Where to find us

Department of Biology
Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
12866, USA

ddomoz@skidmore.edu
(518) 580-5075

This page created and maintained by Andrew Domozych '05 for Skidmore College.

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