genus
Cosmarian Algae
Cosmarium
Field notes
Cosmarium is a large genus of desmids (Desmidiaceae), a group of green algae closely related to the land plants (Embryophyta). Members of this genus are microscopic and found in freshwater habitats around the world.
The name Cosmarium comes from the Greek word κοσμάριον - kosmarion, meaning a small ornament.
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- Cosmarium contractum
- Cosmarium pseudoconnatum
- Cosmarium amoenum
- Cosmarium granatum
- Cosmarium ovale
- Cosmarium ornatum
- Cosmarium quadrum
- Cosmarium punctulatum
- Cosmarium porteanum
- Cosmarium pachydermum
- Cosmarium regnesi
- Cosmarium zonatum
- Cosmarium pseudotaxichondrum
- Cosmarium dentatum
- Cosmarium pyramidatum
- Cosmarium reniforme
- Cosmarium pseudopyramidatum
- Cosmarium botrytis
- Cosmarium papilliferum
- Cosmarium ocellatum
- Cosmarium commissurale
- Cosmarium moniliforme
- Cosmarium monomazum
- Cosmarium phaseolus
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native cosmarian algae All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
