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Cosmarium speciosum Desmid Species Outer Hebrides

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Phylum: Charophyta   Family: Desmidiaceae

Cosmarium speciosum P. Lundell 1871

There are a number of similar species which has led to some taxonomical confusion. They seem to prefer sub-atmophytic, slightly acidic, conditions; also ephemeral water. It's infrequently recorded in the Outer Hebrides.

References: 
Lundell, P.M. (1871) De Desmidiaceis, quae in Suecia inventae sunt, observationes criticae.
West, W. & West, G.S. (1908) A Monograph of the British Desmidiaceae, Volume 3.
Kouwets, F.A.C. (in manuscript) European Flora of the Desmid Genus Cosmarium.
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.J. (2007) Mesotaeniaceae and Desmidiaceae of the European Lowlands.
Prescott, W.G., et al. (2001 reprint) A Synopsis of North American Desmids. Part II, Desmidiaceae: Placodermae, Section 3.

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