Mayamaea fossalis var. fossalis

Taxon ID: 178
Author: Krasske    
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Synonym: Navicula fossalis var. fossalis

 

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Observations

Observations: Bart Van de Vijver
Length: 8µm
Width: 3,5µm
Striae: 18 striae in 10µm

Description:

Valves elliptical to linear-elliptical with broadly rounded ends (L 8µm, W 3,5µm, 18 striae in 10µm). Axial area narrow, lanceolate. Central area elliptical due to several shortened striae. Raphe filiform. Transapical striae very radiate.

Morphology: Naviculoid
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Notes:

Found only one time. No clear ecological data present.Campbell Island (Hickmann & Vitt 1973), Kerguelen (Van de Vijver et al. 1998a), South Georgia (Van de Vijver & Beyens 1997a), Antarctic Peninsula (Van de Vijver & Beyens 1997b).

 

 

Other sites with Mayamaea fossalis var. fossalis

  • Ile de la Possession (moist habitats), Crozet Archipelago

Original Type Description

Author: Krasske
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New combination

Author: Lange-Bertalot 2001

 

Citations

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