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Image of Cosmarium tetraophthalmum

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Cosmarium tetraophthalmum BREB. in RALFS The cells are 1.5 times longer than wide and trapezoid in shape, the cell terminations are truncated. The cell wall is covered with scattered standing warts. The central cuts are deep and strongly broadened towards the periphery.   Dimension: Length 100 – 120 µm, width 60 – 80 µm Ecology: Very adaptable alga, in medium acidic up to alcaline waters Occurrence: Ubiquitous, often abundant

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