About Tetradesmus lagerheimii M.J.Wynne & Guiry
Nomenclature
Tetradesmus lagerheimii M.J.Wynne & Guiry is a species of green alga belonging to the family Scenedesmaceae. This species is also known by its taxonomic synonym, Scenedesmus acuminatus.
Colony Cell Arrangement
Tetradesmus lagerheimii forms colonies that contain two, four, or eight cells arranged in a single row; cells may be positioned linearly or in a somewhat zig-zag pattern.
Colony Shape
Colonies of this species are typically curved, semicircular, or contorted in shape.
Individual Cell Morphology
Individual cells are spindle-shaped, arc-like, or sigmoid, measuring 9.2–34.5(–40) μm in length and 2–5.5 μm in width. The outermost side of each cell is concave, and both ends of the cell taper to a point.
Habitat and Abundance
Tetradesmus lagerheimii is a very common species, and it occurs in a wide variety of freshwater habitats.
