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Observations
| Observations: | Bart Van de Vijver |
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| Length: | diameter 10-18µm |
| Width: | height 8-12µm |
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Description:
Valves cylindrical, grouped in small chains of 3-5 individuals (Diameter 10 18µm, Mantle height 8-12µm). Valve mantle wall thickenend with parallel sides. Inside, the valve wall increases towards the discus and decreases afterwards gradually towards the center of the discus. This taxon is known for its ability to construct several internal cells. No spines present.
| Morphology: | Centric |
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Notes:
Only found in one sample, taken from mosses next to a waterfall. This is consistent with the overall ecology of the species, considered to prefer an aerial habitat.Kerguelen (Bourrelly & Manguin 1954, Le Cohu & Maillard 1986), Campbell Island (Hickmann & Vitt 1973).
Other sites with Melosira dickiei
- Ile de la Possession (moist habitats), Crozet Archipelago
Original Type Description
| Author: | Thwaites |
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New combination
| Author: | Kützing 1991 |
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Citations
Index Nominum Algarum (INA):
- Original
- If an INA link is available, it will be shown above
- The INA is a bibliographic reference "card file" for algal taxonomy, containing nearly 200,000 names of algae (in the broad sense).
