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Observations
| Observations: | Bart Van de Vijver |
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| Length: | 26-44µm |
| Width: | 6-9µm |
| Striae: | 9-12 in 10µm |
Description:
Valves linear with cuneately rounded ends (L 26-44µm, W 6-9µm). Central area elliptical with an elongate, rectangular central nodule. Transapical striae in the center clearly radiate, consisting of large areolae (9-12 in 10µm). Other striae nearly parallel, composed of large rounded areolae (18-21 in 10µm). Longitudinal canal rib-like, terminating in a small helictoglossa. Raphe filiform, straight with central endings terminating between the first and third row of areolae, hooked to broadly curved. Terminal fissures deflected to the same side, bifurcated.
| Morphology: | Naviculoid |
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Notes:
Mostly found in very dry, circumneutral soils with low specific conductance, phosphate and nitrogen values. Rare in soils and mosses.Kerguelen (Bourrelly & Manguin 1954, Van de Vijver et al. 1998a, Spaulding et al. 1999).Recently described from Kerguelen by Spaulding et al. (1999). Included within N. portomontana Cleve by Bourrelly & Manguin (1954) and Van de Vijver et al. (1998a). Detailed information regarding the fine morphology of this taxon is given in Spaulding et al. (1999).
Other sites with Muelleria varipunctata
- Ile de la Possession (moist habitats), Crozet Archipelago
Original Type Description
| Author: | Spaulding & Kociolek 1999 |
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Citations
Index Nominum Algarum (INA):
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- The INA is a bibliographic reference "card file" for algal taxonomy, containing nearly 200,000 names of algae (in the broad sense).
