| Chlorellaceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota | 
| Kingdom: | Viridiplantae | 
| Phylum: | Chlorophyta | 
| Class: | Trebouxiophyceae | 
| Order: | Chlorellales | 
| Family: | Chlorellaceae | 
| Genera | |
In taxonomy, the Chlorellaceae are a family of green algae, specifically of the Chlorellales.
This genus includes some important emerging pathogens of humans and farm animals, such as Prototheca zopfii.