Phylum: Cyanobacteria Family: Gomphosphaeriaceae
Gomphosphaeria aponina Kützing
A common species in mesotrophic waters, often associated with loch-side vegetation
References:
John, D.M., Whitton, B.A. & Brook, A.J. (2011 second edition) The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles
Canter-Lund, H. & Lund, J.W.G. (1998 reprint) Freshwater Algae: their microscopic world explored