Closterium sp.

A green freshwater algae at Paddys River, ACT

Closterium sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016
Closterium sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016
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Identification history

Closterium sp. 10 Jan 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Closterium ehrenbergii 26 Dec 2016 KenT

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In a water sample squeezed from vegetation at the edge of the stream. Specimen photographed was 38 µm across at widest point and measured 180 µm across the tips at the longest point.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 7 Dec 2016 12:19 PM Recorded on
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