Anacystis consociata N.L.Gardner
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Authority
Gardner, Nathaniel L. 1927. New Myxophyceae from Porto Rico. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 1-144. pl. 1-23.
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Family
Microcystaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Colonies spherical, quite firm, 25-50 µ diam.; cells spherical to somewhat irregular, bright bluish green, homogeneous, 2.8-3.4 µ diam., closely associated, leaving a distinct margin of tegument on the surface; resting spores with thin, hyaline, smooth walls; tegument homogeneous throughout the colony, hyaline, smooth.
Distribution and Ecology - Growing in association with other species of Myxophyceae. Very widely distributed. The following are a few of the localities noted: on a wooden fence near Santurce, no. 2 c, type; on a wall, Hotel Nava, Santurce, no. 56 j ; Coamo Springs, nos. 300 a and 1901 c; on tree trunks, Fajardo, no. 656; on a church wall, Sabana Grande, no. 961 d ; o n a garden wall, Hotel Paris, Mayagüez, no. 981 b; on a tree trunk along the road near Monte Montoro, Maricao, no. 1062; on soil, Hacienda Holm, Mayagüez, no. 1176 b.