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Asterionellopsis glacialis |
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Asterionella
glacialis (Round
1990),
Asterionella
japonica Cleve 1882
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Description
A distinctive cell; a triangular shaped body with a long
protusion. The body is often seen containing green chlorophyll.
Normally found in chains; joined at the triangle points. The chains
often form star-shaped circles or spirals.
Life-form: Chains
Type: Pennate
| CPR:115 | ITIS:615890 | WORMS:149139 |
Distribution and Abundance
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Distribution 1958-1999 |
Images
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Size
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30-150µm length 3µm width |
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Similar spp/Variations
References/Further Reading
Drebes G. 1974. Marine Phytoplankton, Eine Auswahl der Helgoländer Planktonalgen (Diatomeen, Peridineen). Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart.
SERC. 2009. Phytoplankton Guide. Accessed through: http://www.serc.si.edu/labs/phytoplankton/guide/diatoms/astgla.aspx on 2009-10-30
Tomas CR. (ed.). 1996. Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. Academic Press, Inc. San Diego, Calif.
WoRMS. 2009. Asterionellopsis glacialis (Castracane)
Round in Round et al., 1990. Accessed through: World Register of
Marine Species at
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=149139
on 2009-10-29.
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