Closterium sp.

A green freshwater algae at Molonglo River Reserve

Closterium sp. at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Mar 2017
Closterium sp. at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Mar 2017
Closterium sp. at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Mar 2017
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Identification history

Closterium sp. 11 Apr 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Closterium leibleinii 30 Mar 2017 KenT

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In water squeezed from submerged vegetation in Molonglo River

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   12 Apr 2017
Stephen Skinner of the NSW Herbarium said "3375295 is definitely a Closterium, but I really don't really know enough about the genus to be specific."

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  • 11 Mar 2017 12:27 PM Recorded on
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