Desmid image database This database contains most of the names and pictures included in West & West's British Desmidiaceae (1904–1923), as well as selected light microscopical images of live and cleaned desmid specimens. It is searchable by using the blank field or browse link on this page (or get help). To browse the plates themselves, follow this link (then use your browser's "back" button to return here). For more details about the database, please refer to the information page. To proceed, choose one of the following options: browse taxon lists show sample results page enter one or more words from the taxon name here (or view help): Search engine created by Martin Pullan using HTMLexport.