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Bellerochea malleus |
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Bellerochea horologicalis von
Stosch, Triceratium
malleus Brightwell1858
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Description
A large diatom, chains can easily be seen on CPR on the traverse stage. Rectangular valves with tear-shaped spaces between. Each valve has a visible chloroplast.
Life Form: In long chains
Type: Centric| CPR:155 | ITIS:2726 | WORMS:149306 |
Distribution and Abundance
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Distribution 1958-1999 Predominately East coast of the UK. |
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Size
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Valve length up to 110µm Girdle length 20µm |
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Similar spp/Variations
References/Further Reading
WoRMS (2009). Bellerochea malleus (Brightwell) Van Heurck, 1885 emend. von Stosch, 1977. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=149306 on 2009-10-29
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