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Desmid

Genus: Closterium

Habitat:

Shallow pond in rural SW Pennsylvania



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4 Comments

Elton_Wizard
Elton_Wizard a year ago

Thanks folks. And you are correct, LauraMaria. A diatom would have been more of a golden brown.

 Dana
Dana a year ago

I really enjoy your microscopic work, Elton. It's been an introduction to a whole new world!

LauraMaria
LauraMaria a year ago

Very cool! Looks almost like a pennate diatom at first glance! Bright green gives it away though :D Nice find, Elton!

harsuame
harsuame a year ago

Grandioso

Pennsylvania, USA

Lat: 40.28, Long: -78.80

Spotted on Apr 26, 2012
Submitted on Apr 30, 2012

Spotted for mission

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