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Observations
| Observations: | Bart Van de Vijver |
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| Length: | ± 23µm |
| Width: | 5-6µm |
| Striae: | 25-27 striae in 10µm |
Description:
Valves elliptical-lanceolate with protracted, slightly subcapitate ends (L ± 23µm, W 5-6µm, 25-27 striae in 10µm). Axial area narrow. Central area absent. Raphe typically Craticula-like with distinct central pores and deflected terminal fissures. Transapical striae parallel throughout the entire valve.
| Morphology: | Naviculoid |
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Notes:
Only found in one small, circumneutral pool with low specific conductance and nutrient values (phosphate, ammonium and nitrate concentrations almost 0).So far only known from Ile de la Possession. Recently (1993) established taxon.
Other sites with Craticula vixneglidenda
- Ile de la Possession (moist habitats), Crozet Archipelago
Original Type Description
| Author: | Lange-Bertalot 2001 |
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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).
