Cosmarium humile
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Cosmarium humile , also called small ornamental algae, is a species of algae from the group of ornamental algae (Desmidiales).
description
Cosmarium humile is a very small species. It becomes approximately 15 micrometers long and 14 micrometers wide. The half-cells are trapezoidal, their apex is wide and two to four times wavy. Each half-cell has a large wart in its center. The chloroplasts each contain a pyrenoid .
Occurrence
The species has been found in Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand. It's very common. Their habitat is the edge zone of larger ponds and lakes. It is also rarely found in raised bogs. Since the cells can stay floating for a long time, the species is also found in plankton .
supporting documents
- Heinz Streble , Dieter Krauter : Life in a drop of water. Microflora and microfauna of freshwater. An identification book. 10th edition. Kosmos, Stuttgart 2006, ISBN 3-440-10807-4 , p. 208.
- Species entry on algaebase