In taxonomy, Chlorodesmis is a genus of algae, specifically of the Udoteaceae.[1] Algae in this genus produce the toxic diterpene chlorodesmin to defend themselves against generalist herbivores[2]
(From Wikipedia, May 31st, 2012)
3 POINTS
• Chlorodesmis fastigiata is an ALGAE and PLANKTON SPECIES.
• It is also OPPORTUNISTIC and may be played on top of other PLANKTON cards (discard other PLANKTON card)