This paper emphasizes the value of knowing the correct identity of microalgal strains that may have biotechnological potential. Here, two Chilean small green coccoid referred as Chlorella-like strains were identified using a polyphasic approach. Only one of them corresponded to the genus Chlorella (C. vulgaris); the other belonged to the recently amended genus Chloroidium (C. saccharophilum). Lipids characterization of the biomass obtained from these strains showed that Chlorella vulgaris (Baker strain) appeared to be suitable as raw material for biodiesel production, while Chloroidium saccharophilum (Coliumo strain) would be more appropriate for animal nutrition.
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