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Stichococcus
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<p><i>Stichococcus</i> is a <a href="/facts/Genus/m8EFjSms">genus</a> of <a href="/facts/Green_algae/3NlQ6pKF">green algae</a> in the family Stichococcaceae. It is a very common algal genus found in a variety of habitats, such as tree trunks, soil, snow, freshwater and marine habitats. One species, <i>Stichococcus bacillaris</i> is economically important as it produces <a href="/facts/Fatty_acid/JGg3erIu">fatty acids</a> useful for <a href="/facts/Biofuel/RWu7b6Y3">biofuels</a>. </p>