| Helicosporidium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Viridiplantae |
| Phylum: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Trebouxiophyceae |
| Order: | Chlorellales |
| Family: | Chlorellaceae |
| Genus: |
Helicosporidium Keilin, 1921 |
| Species | |
In taxonomy, Helicosporidium is a genus of green algae, specifically of the class Trebouxiophyceae. It is a parasite found in the gut of insects, and a close relative of Prototheca.