- Taxonomy »
- Phytoplankton »
- Diatoms »
- Chaetoceros (Phaeoceros) spp.
Diatom |
|
|---|---|
Chaetoceros (Phaeoceros) |
|
Description
There are approximately 400 species within the Chaetoceros genus of marine diatoms. Cells which are square or rectangular form long chains. They are joined by overlapping setae which protrude from the corners of each cell.
Within the Chaetoceros genus there are two sub-genus: Phaeoceros and Hyalochaetae. On CPR analysis only these two sub-genus are identified.
Phaeoceros is easiliy identifiable: They are a robust form Chaetoceros; Setae are thick, often with chloroplasts inside, and may have spines. There are chloroplasts throught the whole cell. Resting spores are rare.
Life Form: In long chains
Type: Pennate
| CPR:113 | ITIS:610084 | WORMS:370367 |
Distribution and Abundance
.png)
|
|
Distribution 1958-1999 Summer dominence Oceanic |
Images
|
|
|
|
Size
|
Large variation |
|
Similar spp/Variations
Chaetoceros (Hyalochaetae)
References/Further Reading
Guiry MD. 2009. Chaetoceros (Phaeoceros). In: Guiry MD. & Guiry GM. 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=370367 on 2009-10-29.
Tomas CR.(ed.) Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. Academic Press, Inc. San Diego, Calif.
Registered Charity number 10001233.