Phylum: Charophyta Family: Desmidiaceae
Cosmarium anceps P. Lundell 1871
A rare species even in its preferred habitat of atmophytic substrates and ephemeral pools.
References:
Kouwets, F.A.C. (in manuscript) European Flora of the Desmid Genus Cosmarium
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.J. (2007) Mesotaeniaceae and Desmidiaceae of the European Lowlands
John, D.M. & Williamson, D.B. (2009) A Practical Guide to the Desmids of the West of Ireland