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Classification: |
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Denticula Kützing, 1844Order Bacillariales; Family Bacillariaceae; 20 of 137 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry 2013)
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Morphology: |
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Symmetric biraphe unicells with raphe along margin of valve, not visible in light microscopes so it appears to be an araphe frustules. Has prominent costae (thickened bars at right angles to long axis. |
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Nitzschia, especially some species with similar rahe and chlolroplast morphology. See River diatoms online for more extensive description.
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Habitat: |
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Freshwater, especially streams and rivers.
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References: |
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Guiry, M.D. in Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 January 2013. Kützing, F.T. 1844. Die Kieselschaligen Bacillarien oder Diatomeen. pp. [i-vii], [1]-152, pls 1-30. Nordhausen: zu finden bei W. Köhne. |
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