Phylum: Charophyta Family: Mesotaeniaceae
Netrium oblongum (De Bary) Lütkemüller 1902
Widespread and common in acidic conditions such as moorland peaty pools, shallow lochans and especially associated with Sphagnum.
References:
Ohtani, S. (1990) A Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Netrium (Zygnematales, Chlorophyceae).
Brook, A.J. & Williamson, D.B. (2010) A Monograph on some British Desmids.
West, W. & West, G.S. (1904) A Monograph of the British Desmidiaceae, Volume 1.
Coesel, P.F.M. & Meesters, K.J. (2007) Mesotaeniaceae and Desmidiaceae of the European Lowlands.