Micrasterias C.A. Agardh
Cells are large, flat approximately circular, with a deep median
incision. Semicells are divided into a polar lobe and two lateral
lobes which may be divided again. The large beautiful members
of this genus have been the object of much research. (Croasdale,
H. & Flint, E. 1986. Flora of New Zealand Desmids I. - Wellington
Gov. Print.) |
Micrasterias apiculata (Ehr.) Menegh. ex Ralfs
Dimensions: 200270 µm, B. 160230 µm. Isthmus 3540 µm. Coesel
1985, Lenzenweger 1996, Ruzicka 1981. |
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Micrasterias conferta Lund.
Dimensions: L. 80100 µm, B. 7590 µm. Isthmus 2830 µm. Lenzenweger
1996, Ruzicka 1981. |
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Micrasterias rotata (Grev.) Ralfs ex Ralfs
Dimensions: L. 200300 µm, B. 190270 µm. Isthmus 3040 µm. Lenzenweger
1996, Ruzicka 1981. |
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Micrasterias thomasiana Arch.
Dimensions: L. 200250 µm, B. 170220 µm. Isthmus 2033 µm. Coesel
1985, Lenzenweger 1996, Ruzicka 1981. |
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Micrasterias truncata Corda ex Breb.
Dimensions: L. 80120 µm, B. 80100 µm. Isthmus 1530 µm. Coesel
1985, Lenzenweger 1996, Ruzicka 1981. |
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