Classification: Unicellular red alga (Rhodophyta)
Habitat: Extreme environments — acidic hot springs (pH ~2, ~40–50 °C).
Unique Features:
Extremely small genome (~16.5 Mb nuclear genome) — one of the simplest known for photosynthetic eukaryotes.
Each cell contains only one mitochondrion, one chloroplast, and one peroxisome, making it a powerful model for studying organelle biology.
Known for its tolerance to acidic and high-temperature environments, making it useful in extremophile research.
Applications:
Model organism: Used in molecular biology, genetics, and photosynthesis research.
Biotechnology potential: Can be engineered for bioenergy, bioproducts, and studies on stress tolerance.
Comparative research: Helps scientists understand the evolution of eukaryotic cells and photosynthetic machinery.
Form: Live liquid culture (~1–3 × 10⁶ cells/mL)
Applications: Laboratory research in genetics, photosynthesis, and extremophile biology
Packaging: 250 mL or 500 mL sterile culture flask
Price: Starting at $180 / 250 mL
Classification: Unicellular red alga (Rhodophyta)
Habitat: Extreme environments — acidic hot springs (pH ~2, ~40–50 °C).
Unique Features:
Extremely small genome (~16.5 Mb nuclear genome) — one of the simplest known for photosynthetic eukaryotes.
Each cell contains only one mitochondrion, one chloroplast, and one peroxisome, making it a powerful model for studying organelle biology.
Known for its tolerance to acidic and high-temperature environments, making it useful in extremophile research.
Applications:
Model organism: Used in molecular biology, genetics, and photosynthesis research.
Biotechnology potential: Can be engineered for bioenergy, bioproducts, and studies on stress tolerance.
Comparative research: Helps scientists understand the evolution of eukaryotic cells and photosynthetic machinery.
Form: Live liquid culture (~1–3 × 10⁶ cells/mL)
Applications: Laboratory research in genetics, photosynthesis, and extremophile biology
Packaging: 250 mL or 500 mL sterile culture flask
Price: Starting at $180 / 250 mL
