Irish lichens: home Algae and Cyanobacteria

Desmococcus
Kingdom: Plantae     Phyllum: Chlorophyta     Class: Trebouxiophyceae
Desmococcus sp.
Algae

Desmococcus spp. are comprised of globular cells, reproducing asexually.
They are very common and widespread on trees, walls and rocks, frequently occurring in shaded or polluted sites where lichens are absent. 		Photographs:
October 2009

On twig and rocks
Ballingeary
Co. Cork,
SW Ireland.

Desmococcus


Desmococcus
Desmococcus sp.

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