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Observations
| Observations: | Bart Van de Vijver |
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| Length: | 11-22µm |
| Width: | 2-3,5µm |
| Striae: | 24-30 striae in 10µm |
Description:
Valves linear with weakly undulating margins and protracted ends (L 11-22µm, W 2-3,5µm, 24-30 striae in 10µm). Axial area narrow, linear and clearly raised. Central area elliptical, transapically elongated. Raphe filiform with weakly expanded central and terminal pores. Transapical striae parallel to slightly radiate, located in two depressed areas between raised valve margins and raised axial area, consisting of elongated foramina.
| Morphology: | Naviculoid |
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| Distribution: |
Autecology:
Notes:
Rarely found in soil samples. The highest abundance was reached in soil sample BA096 (17%), taken from a small shallow cave (bare soil).Described from Ile de la Possession, so far not found on other Subantarctic Islands.
Other sites with Diadesmis latestriata
- Ile de la Possession (moist habitats), Crozet Archipelago
Original Type Description
| Author: | Van de Vijver, Ledeganck & Beyens |
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| Length: | 11-22µm |
| Width: | 2-3,5µm |
| Striae: | 24-30 striae in 10µm |
Original Description:
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Citations
Index Nominum Algarum (INA):
- If an INA link is available, it will be shown above
- The INA is a bibliographic reference "card file" for algal taxonomy, containing nearly 200,000 names of algae (in the broad sense).
