Freshwater Algae
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Census of Freshwater Algae in Australia Compiled and edited by Tim Entwisle and Lucy Nairn. |
Staurastrum simplicius (A.M.Scott & Grönblad) Coesel Zygnematophyceae AlgaeBase* | Class Zygnematophyceae Family Desmidiaceae |
Synonyms: Staurastrum octoverrucosum var. simplicius A.M.Scott & Grönblad AlgaeBase*
Description: L. 20.7um, Br. 52.9um, Isth. 4.4um, (Fig. 10a). These biradiate cells have long divergent arms tipped with three spines. They differ from the typical in having a lack of spines and verrucae on the body. (Dingley 2001)
State distribution in Australia, based on available literature
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