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Arthrodesmus

Algal factsheet: Arthrodesmus (Desmidiaceae)

Arthrodesmus, X400

Diagnostic features

Small unicellular desmid with an hourglass-shaped cell (divided into two semi-cells by an isthmus or constriction in its center). There are straight or slightly curved spines at each corner.

Typical habitats

We have few records

Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Phylum	Charophyta
Class	Zygnemophyceae
Order	Desmidiales
Family	Desmidiaceae
Common name	Green algae