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Closterium intermedium Desmid Species Outer Hebrides

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Phylum: Charophyta   Family: Closteriaceae

Closterium intermedium Ralfs 1848

Fairly common in moorland pools and loch margins. Very similar to Closterium abruptum but that species has finer striae and a lower L/B ratio.

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.
West, W. & West, G.S. (1904) A Monograph of the British Desmidiaceae, Volume 1.

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