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Closterium navicula Desmid Species Outer Hebrides

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Phylum: Charophyta   Family: Closteriaceae

Closterium navicula (Brébisson) Lütkemüller 1905

An acidophile of peaty pools and bogs. According to West & West (1904: p. 75, pl. 7: 12-15, 19) it is widely distributed, particularly in mountainous districts. There is considerable variation in size and shape within this species.

References: 
Lütkemüller, J. (1905) Zur Kenntnis der Gattung Penium Bréb.
West, W. & West, G.S. (1904) A Monograph of the British Desmidiaceae, Volume 1.
Brook, A.J. & Williamson, D.B. (2010) A Monograph on some British Desmids.
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.J. (2007) Mesotaeniaceae and Desmidiaceae of the European Lowlands.

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