Phylum: Charophyta Family: Desmidiaceae
Cosmarium sp. Scadabhagh
This small crenate form with marked scrobiculi is an unknown taxon. Prescott’s American flora has been checked for similar forms but without success.
Cell dimensions: L: 20.7 µm; B: 17.3 µm; Is: 6 µm; Th: 11.2 µm; L/B: 1.2.
Found with aquatics in an acidic shallow lochan.
References:
Algae Outer Hebrides