| 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.