Diatom

Paralia sulcata

(Ehrenberg) P.T. Cleve, 1873

Sym. Gaillonella sulcata Ehrenberg 1838 , Melosira sulcata (Ehrenberg) Kützing 1844

Description

Cells are heavily silicified. Formed into chains by linking spines and interlocking ridges on the flattened valve face (Horner 2002).
Yellow-brown in colour not green
Benthic; generally only caught by CPR in winter due to water mixing.
Life-form: In chains
Type: Pennate


CPR:101ITIS:2346 WORMS:149055

Distribution and Abundance

Distribution 1958-1999







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