Cosmarium is the largest genus of desmids, with over 1,000 species. It is an artificial genus: the defining characteristics of the genus are vague and arbitrary, and there are some species that …

Cosmarium is widespread in North America and most common in acidic, oligotrophic, aquatic environments. Some species occur in subaerial habitats or in alkaline, eutrophic ponds and …

Sep 24, 2017 · Cosmarium is a non-motile, freshwater member of division Chlorophyceae (green algae). Asexual reproduction takes place by simple cell-division. Elongation of isthmus region …

Sep 8, 2024 · Cosmarium, a genus of green algae belonging to the family Desmidiaceae, is often overshadowed by more well-known plants in the aquatic world. However, these charming …

Cosmarium botrytis is a species of green algae in the family Desmidiaceae. It is a freshwater species with a worldwide distribution, [1] and has been recorded from all continents. [2]

Cosmarium is highly polyphyletic based on nuclear SSU rDNA (Gontcharov and Melkonian 2005). Similar genera: Disphinctium connatum and D. cucurbita appear to be synonyms with …

Aug 5, 2011 · The Cosmarium strains characterised by a large photosynthetic capacity may be concomitantly attributed as algae adapted to high solar irradiation, according to the statistically …

Jan 1, 2015 · Cosmarium species are among the most common of all conjugating green algae and some species of Cosmarium can be found in nearly every aquatic and subaerial habitat. …

Cosmarium. Identification Numbers. TSN: 7848. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the …

Cosmarium is a single-celled placoderm desmid. The cells are deeply divided in the middle by a short isthmus that contains the nucleus. The two semicells are rounded in front view and …