cross reference from https://www.researchgate.net/post/Hello_I_need_help_identifying_some_species_of_freshwater_phytoplankton_please?_tpcectx=qa_overview_expertise&_trid=qbkuNTTgFfuIfcIxeOKvTV2t_4

links.

http://oceandatacenter.ucsc.edu/home/outreach/PhytoID_fullset.pdf

http://oceandatacenter.ucsc.edu/home/outreach/PhytoID_fullset.pdf 

https://www.msnucleus.org/watersheds/mission/plankton.pdf

https://www.msnucleus.org/watersheds/mission/plankton.pdf 

www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/FWAlgID.htm

http://asliceofplankton.weebly.com/...g/cyanobacteria-identification-help

Cyanobacteria identification helpI started identifying and calculating phytoplankton and cyanobacteria biovolumes from the mesocosm experiment.  This is great because I love plankton but also not so great because it gives me lots...

http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/315909-nuisance-algae-id-please/

Nuisance Algae ID Please - Identification Forum

Hello, I need help identifying some species of freshwater phytoplankton,please? - ResearchGate. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/post/Hello_I_need_help_identifying_some_species_of_freshwater_phytoplankton_please [accessed Nov 20, 2016].

Where are the lakes you're working on?

Thank you Mr. Chetan Chandrakant Gaonkar and Mr.David R. L. Burge,

We actually planned to conduct the study at Kerala, India, It's a M.Tech Project work for one of my student.

Will be back after go through these materials completely.

Dear Sir please contact Dr. Michael Babu [email protected] 

Hello Mophin,

Here are some references I find handy, considering the majority of our samples are NSW freshwaters:

Diatoms - for identifying live diatoms, when you don't have the time for cleaning frustules - Cox, E. J. (1996), Identification of Freshwater Diatoms from live material. Chapman & Hall, London.

All algae: Prescott, G.W. (1978). How to know the freshwater algae, 3rd Ed. WCB/McGraw-Hill, Boston.

Cyanobacteria: McGregor, G.B. (2007). Freshwater Cyanoprokaryota of North-Esatern Australia 1: Oscillatoriales. ABRS, Canberra.

McGregor, G.B. (2013). Freshwater Cyanobacteria of North Eastern Australia: 2. Chroococcales (Phytotaxa 133). Magnolia Press, Auckland.

Komarek, J. & Zapomelova, E. (2007). Planktic morphospecies of the cyanobacterial genus Anabaena = sbg. Dolichospermum - 1. part: coiled types. Fottea, Olomouc. 7(1): 1-31.

Komarek, J. & Zapomelova, E. (2008). Planktic morphospecies of the cyanobacterial genus Anabaena = sbg. Dolichospermum - 2. part: straight types. Fottea, Olomouc. 8(1): 1-14.

Cheers

Adam

Thank you so much Mr. Adam Crawford for your valuable additions to my question. Will be back to you after go through these materials.

Have a wonderful day !!!

For the identification of diatoms you can use this excellent report (with photographs) compiled by my co-worker, Jonathan Taylor.  The full text is available for download on Research Gate as well: 

"An Illustrated Guide to Some Common Diatom Species from South Africa" available from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264195013_An_Illustrated_Guide_to_Some_Common_Diatom_Species_from_South_Africa_An_Illustrated_Guide_to_Some_Common_Diatom_Species_from_South_Africa

Technical Report An Illustrated Guide to Some Common Diatom Species from Sout...

Thank you so much Ms.Sanet Janse van Vuuren for your help in regarding my question. 

Have a wonderful day

There are several excellent identification manuals and resources available for diatoms and plankton. The choice of the best manual depends on your specific needs, level of expertise, and the region or environment you are working with. Here are some well-regarded identification manuals for diatoms and plankton:

When selecting an identification manual, consider the geographical region of interest, the level of detail required, and the taxa you intend to study. If possible, consult with experienced diatomists or phycologists in your field to get recommendations based on their expertise. Using a combination of printed manuals and online resources can be beneficial to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of your identification efforts.