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Caloneis bacillum

Caloneis bacillum


Authority:
(Grunow) Cleve
Year:
1894
References:
Witkowski et al. (2000):"Iconographia Diatomologica (Vol.VII). Diatom flora of marine coast I", pg.163, Pl.151:15-17;
Synonyms:
Stauroneis bacillum (Grunow)
Ecological Preference:
Brackish
Description:
Valves linear to linear-lanceolate with broadly rounded apices, 44-46µm long, 9-10µm broad. Raphe straight, axial area narrow, central area large with transverse facia reaching the valve margins on both sides of the valve. Transapical striae parallel 22 in 10µm.
Projects:
  • Florida Bay Paleo Project
  • Dosing Project
  • Transect Project


  • Sample localities:
  • Water Conservation Areas (WCAs)