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Cosmarium carinthiacum Desmid Species Outer Hebrides

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Phylum: Charophyta   Family: Desmidiaceae

Cosmarium carinthiacum Lütkemuller 1942

A widespread, tiny cell that is not at all common - possibly overlooked. An acidophile most likely to be found in oligotrophic waters such as peaty moorland pools, often in association with Sphagnum.

References: 
Kouwets, F.A.C. (in manuscript) European Flora of the Desmid Genus Cosmarium
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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