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Cosmarium phaseolus Desmid Species Outer Hebrides

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Phylum: Charophyta   Family: Desmidiaceae

Cosmarium phaseolus  Brébisson ex Ralfs 1848

The original concept is unclear and the species has become a ‘catch-all’ for similar size cells making for a broad concept. Hence, its distribution is difficult to evaluate. Tolerant of acidic to neutral conditions such as disused peat-cuttings and shallow moorland pools.

References: 
Ralfs, J. (1848) The British Desmidieae.
West, W. & West, G.S. (1905) A Monograph of the British Desmidiaceae, Volume 2.
John, D.M. & Williamson, D.B. (2009) A Practical Guide to the Desmids of the West of Ireland.
Kouwets, F.A.C. (in manuscript) European Flora of the Desmid Genus Cosmarium.

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