Staurastrum sexangulare (Bulnheim) P. Lundell
Reference: Bulnheim 1861
Remarks: Originally described as Didymocladon sexangularis.
From the Schwemm in Austria two forms were collected. A large 6- and 7-radiate form, indicated below as forma A, and a smaller 5-radiate form, indicated below as forma B, with more flattened cells and the two whorls of processes more fused together at their basis.

Forma A (7-radiate)


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Accessory process
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Upper whorl of the upper semicell
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Lower whorl of the upper semicell
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Upper whorl of the lower semicell with an accessory process

Forma A (6-radiate)


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Lower whorl of the upper semicell
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Upper whorl of the lower semicell

Forma B (5-radiate)


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Infected with with fungal parasites
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