Caloneis delphineae

Taxon ID: 275
Author: Van de Vijver    
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Observations

Observations: Bart Van de Vijver
Length: 35-48µm
Width: 7-9µm
Striae: 18-20 striae in 10µm

Description:

Valves panduriform with cuneately rounded ends (L 35-48µm, W 7-9µm). Axial area lanceolate, relatively broad, 1/2 of valve width. Central area a broad rectangular fascia. Raphe slightly curved with clearly marked, weakly bent central pores. On both sides of the central pores, large lunate markings present, appearing as a row of pores in LM. Transapical striae weakly radiate in the middle, slightly convergent near the apices, 18-20 striae in 10µm.

Morphology: Naviculoid
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Notes:

Crique de Noël, Ile de la Possession, Crozet Archipelago, Sample BA160 (coll. date 28/01/2002).Found once in a small fissure in cliffs bordering the coastline. Occurring in very low numbers.Only found so far on Ile de la Possession.

 

 

Other sites with Caloneis delphineae

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

Original Type Description

Author: Van de Vijver
Length: 35-48µm
Width: 7-9µm
Striae: 18-20 striae in 10µm

Original Description:

Valves panduriform with cuneately rounded ends (L 35-48µm, W 7-9µm). Axial area lanceolate, relatively broad, 1/2 of valve width. Central area a broad rectangular fascia. Raphe slightly curved with clearly marked, weakly bent central pores. On both sides of the central pores, large lunate markings present, appearing as a row of pores in LM. Transapical striae weakly radiate in the middle, slightly convergent near the apices, 18-20 striae in 10µm.

 

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