Closterium moiliferum © Jan Trübsbach | LTV-Sachsen
This list of geometric shapes forms the basis for calculating cellular biovolume of phytoplankton.
The list is deduced from the norm DIN EN 16695:2015 Water quality – Guidance on the estimation of phytoplankton biovolume. The norm also contains a list of algae and their preferred geometric shape used for cellular biovolume calculation. This list of shapes and factors (e.g. to determine the hidden dimension) is the preferred measurement for participation in our proficiency test phytoplankton.
