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Observations
| Observations: | Bart Van de Vijver |
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| 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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| Distribution: |
Autecology:
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 |
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| 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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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).
