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Ditylum J.W.Bailey, 1861. There are 13 species of which 3 have been taxonomically accepted.Order Lithodesmiales, Family Lithodesmiaceae |
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Elongate cells are seen in girdle view on microscope slides. In valve view they are usually triangular but can be biangular or quadrangular. More information on the genus is available online. |
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Habitat: |
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Marine except high latitude (polar) |
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References: |
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Bailey, L.W. 1861. New species of microscopical organisms, chiefly from the River Para . Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History 8: 162-169. Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 September 2013. |
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