Navicula sp.#1

Taxon ID: 187
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Observations

Observations: Bart Van de Vijver
Length: 20-33µm
Width: 5,5-6,5µm
Striae: 16-18 striae in 10µm

Description:

Valves linear-lanceolate with slightly protracted, mostly acutely rounded ends (L 20-33µm, W 5,5-6,5µm, 16-18 striae in 10µm). Axial area narrow, linear. Central area elliptical to almost circular. Raphe straight, filiform with slightly deflected, distinct central pores. Terminal fissures hook-shaped. Transapical striae weakly radiate in the middle to even parallel, more parallel to convergent towards the poles. Voight discordances present. In SEM, lineolae densely spaced, 40-45 in 10µm.

Morphology: Naviculoid
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Notes:

Found in several soil samples taken from cliffs bordering the ocean.So far only found on Ile de la Possession.Several taxa bear some resemblance to this population. Navicula veneta Kützing has a different number of striae bordering the central area while Navicula lundii Reichardt has a very clear asymmetrical central area. It is possible that further research will show that this is a new taxon.

 

 

Other sites with Navicula sp.#1

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

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