| Pycnococcaceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Viridiplantae |
| Phylum: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Prasinophyceae |
| Order: | Pseudoscourfieldiales |
| Family: | Pycnococcaceae |
| Genera | |
In taxonomy, the Pycnococcaceae are a family of green algae, specifically of the Pseudoscourfieldiales. The defining features of this family include the single invagination of the pyrenoid where the membrane fits into it and the "decapore" - a ring of 10 pores through the thick cell wall.