Phylum: Charophyta Family: Closteriaceae
Closterium closterioides (Ralfs) A. Louis & Peeters 1967
An acidophile of moorland pools and Sphagnum bogs. Widespread but not common.
References:
Brook, A.J. & Williamson, D.B. (2010) A Monograph on some British Desmids
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