Micrasterias desmid. Polarised light micrograph of a Micrasterias americana desmid green alga (star-shaped, centre). Desmids are a common group of fre

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Micrasterias desmid. Polarised light micrograph of a Micrasterias americana desmid green alga (star-shaped, centre). Desmids are a common group of freshwater single-celled algae that have intricate cell walls. Micrasterias is highly adapted to nutrient poor, acidic water. Magnification: x100, when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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