| CHLOROPHYTA : Sphaeropleales : Microsporaceae | GREEN ALGAE |
Description: A microscopic filamentous alga.
Habitat: Rare. Endozoic in sponges.
Distribution: Generally distributed around the shores of the British Isles.
Similar Species: There are a number of other similar microscopic algae which are difficult to identify.
Distribution Map from NBN: Microspora ficulinae at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.
iNaturalist: Microspora ficulinae at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.
WoRMS: Microspora ficulinae at World Register of Marine Species.
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| Morton, O., Keatley, L., Morrow, C.C. & Picton, B.E. (2026). Microspora ficulinae. P Dangeard. [In] Encyclopedia of Marine Life of Britain and Ireland. https://habitas.org/mbdp/species.php?item=ZS50. Accessed on 2026-11-01 |