Comparative analysis of 18S rDNA partial sequence of authentic strain of Scenedesmus basiliensis subculture (ACKU 646-06) showed its identity with similar sequences of a number of strains of Acutodesmus obliquus (Turpin) P. Tsarenko. This result confirms status of S. basiliensis as a synonym of A. obliquus.
Keywords: green algae, taxonomy, 18S rDNA, Scenedesmus basiliensis, Acutodesmus obliquus.
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