Desmids. Polarised light micrograph of Micrasterias truncata (round) and Closterium sp. (long) desmids. Desmids are a common group of freshwater singl

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Desmids. Polarised light micrograph of Micrasterias truncata (round) and Closterium sp. (long) desmids. 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: x200 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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