Microcosm: Green Alga Display Model

This is a display model of Staurastrum longipes (Nordst.) Teiling, a common freshwater green alga. As part of the order Desmidiales, this single-celled phytoplankton consists of two distinct hemispheres (semicells), connected by a constriction (Sinus). The species contains two chloroplasts. In this models, both plastids were fused for design reasons.

The model is best printed as seen in the pictures. The model can be mounted on a 13mm (⌀ 4.6 mm). The model of the stand can be downloaded here.

Tips

• Consider adding superglue to stand, nail and model for maximum stability!
• Add gluestick to your print bed! It helps with stability and protects the bed
• Feeding not necessary, photosynthezises

Details

Print Settings (Cellwall)

Print Settings (Chloroplast)