The first record of Nitellopsis obtusa (N.A.Desvaux) J.Groves (Charophycese, Characeae) in Ireland (H9, H10) Irish Naturalists' Journal 35:(2):105 - 109 This alga grows to a length of over 1 meters , is bright translucent green and has branches growing in whorls from the main axis the plants easily break up.