Phylum: Charophyta Family: Desmidiaceae
Cosmarium pokornyanum (Grunow) West & G.S. West
An infrequently recorded species from mesotrophic habitats such as wet rocks and sub-atmophytic surfaces
References:
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
West, W. & West, G.S. (1905) A Monograph of the British Desmidiaceae, Volume 2