Definition: A species of green microalgae in the family Chlorellaceae. It is used as a model organism for PHOTOSYNTHESIS, and as a food supplement (DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS).
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Other names vulgaris, Chlorella; vulgari, Chlorella; Chlorella vulgari