Phylum: Charophyta Family: Desmidiaceae
Staurodesmus dejectus (Brébisson) Teiling 1967
Common in fairly acidic to mildly alkaline waters such as the plankton of lochs and moorland bogs and pools.
References:
Teiling, E. (1967) The Desmid Genus Staurodesmus. A taxonomic study.
John, D.M. & Williamson, D.B. (2009) A Practical Guide to the Desmids of the West of Ireland.
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.J. (2013) European Flora of the Desmid Genera Staurastrum and Staurodesmus.