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Cosmarium brebissonii Desmid Species Outer Hebrides

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Phylum: Charophyta   Family: Desmidiaceae

Cosmarium brebissonii  Meneghini ex Ralfs 1848

Found in acidic habitats, often in association with Sphagnum. West & West (1908, pp. 161-162, pl. 79: 10-11) specifically note 'Common in the Outer Hebrides'. It is most likely to be widespread and still quite common.

References: 
Ralfs, J. (1848) The British Desmidieae
West, W. & West, G.S. (1908) A Monograph of the British Desmidiaceae, Volume 3
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. (2007) Mesotaeniaceae and Desmidiaceae of the European Lowlands

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