| Morph. | Taxon Name | Obs.Width | Calyptra | Granules | DkRefr. | Necridia | Observed Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  |
B | Oscillatoria subproboscieda | 9-12 | Yes | Yes | No | Maybe | Trichomes between 9-12 µm in width. Similar to morphotype A but wider and with more numerous granules. These granules may be gas vacuoles, providing protection from the high levels of ultraviolet light encountered in Antarctica |
Click on any image below to enlarge. scalebar is 10 µm
