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Gomphonema coronatum

Gomphonema coronatum


Authority:
Ehrenberg
References:
Reichardt, E. (1999). Zur Revision der Gattung Gomphonema: Die Arten um G. affine/insigne, G. angustatum/micropus, G. acuminatum sowie gomphonemoide Diatomeen aus dem Oberoligozan in Bohmen. Iconographia Diatomologica 8, pp. 43-45, 162, 163 [t.50:2-3], 164, 165 [t.51:1-3,5,6]
Ecological Preference:
Fresh
Meso-Oligotrophic
Description:
Valves have very linear appearance, with the headpole slightly broader than the centre; more severe constriction than in G. acuminatum and considerably longer
Projects:
  • Dosing Project
  • Transect Project


  • Sample localities:
  • Water Conservation Area 3A (WCA 3A)