Desmodesmus sp.
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| Taxonomic Group: | Chlorophyte |
| Trophic Status: | Autotrophic |
| Size Range: | 6.8-22.7 ?m wide (LUMCON Guide) |
| Key Characteristics: | Cells ellipsoidal to ovoid, with spines usually present on the terminal and/or medial cells, but sometimes spines may be totally absent; chloroplast parietal, usually with one pyrenoid; single celled or in 2-4-8-16-cell colonies with cells arranged with their long axes parallel to one another |
| Confused With: | Scenedesmus species, which have more crescent-shaped or tapering cells and no spines |
| Toxin: | None known |