Licmophoraceae Kützing
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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.13282811 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13282825 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/A61587DA-507B-FFBD-2310-5D4EFAA00247 |
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Felipe |
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Licmophoraceae Kützing |
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Family Licmophoraceae Kützing
Licmophora abbreviata C. Agardh (Pl. 4, Figs 2, 3) References: Hustedt 1931 -59, p. 66, fig. 590; Desikachary 1988, pl. 611, figs 4, 5; Witkowski et al. 2000, p. 63, pl. 20, figs 3-5.
Features: Apical axis: 65-75µm, transapical axis (at widest part): 6-17µm, striae 15-18 in 10 µm. Frustules broadly cuneate in girdle view. Valves clavate with slightly rounded apices. Sternum linear, very narrow. When seen in girdle view, several longitudinal septa appear as lines.
Remarks: Widely distributed epiphytic species in the marine littoral.
Occurrence: Frequent in Reunion and Rodrigues Islands. Previously reported from Seychelles (G).
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