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Name derivation:
Classification:
Triplastrum Iyengar and Ramanathan 1942; 3 of 6 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and guiry 2013). Order Desmidiales Family Desmidiaceae
Morphology:
Green elongate unicells up to 85µm long. Nearly rectangular in long view, with median isthmus only slightly indented, and three short lobes at each slightly widened end. One or two parietal chloroplasts in each hemicell.
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Habitat:
Found in rice fields in India, in swamps in Africa, and one lake in France (lac de Grand-Lieu). Rarely reported.
References:
Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 August 2013. Iyengar, M.O.P. and K.R. Ramanathan 1942. Triplastrum, a new member of the Desmidiaceae from South India. Journal of the Indian Botanical Society 21: 225-229, 9 figs, pl. IX.