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- Lauderia annulata
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Lauderia annulata |
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Laudaria borealis |
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Description
The corners are rounded with a slight dip. The cells lay adjacent to each other.
The cell walls, although thin, are finely striated. Sometimes found with prominent intercalary bands between cells. (SERC)
Chain-forming, but also found as solitary cells.
Life Form: In long chains
Type: Pennate
| CPR:174 | ITIS:2533 | WORMS:149135 |
Distribution and Abundance
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Distribution 1958-1999 Coastal UK Tropical to temperate seas |
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Size
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20-75µm length. Pervalvar axis 26-96µm. |
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Similar spp/Variations
Bacteriosira bathyomphala,
Detonula pumila
References/Further Reading
Cleve PT. 1873. Examination of Diatoms found on the surface of the Sea of Java. Bihang till Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar. 1(11):1-13.
SERC. 2009. Phytoplankton Guide. Accessed through: http://www.serc.si.edu/labs/phytoplankton/guide/diatoms/laudbor.aspx on 2009-10-30.
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