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Diatom Image Database

Welcome to the Diatom Image Database! The Periphyton Group at Florida International University created and maintains the Diatom Image Database, which includes over 980 diatom taxa found in the greater Everglades region of south Florida. Please send questions or comments about the Diatom Image Database to Franco Tobias .

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Anomoeoneis sphaeroprora


Authority:
(Ehrenberg) Pfitzer
Year:
1871
References:
Krammer K. & Lange-Bertalot H. (1991): "Susswaserflora von Mitteleuropa", Vol.1, pg.252,253, Taf.92:1-6;
Synonyms:
Navicula sphaerophora (Ehrenberg, 1843)
Ecological Preference:
Fresh
Description:
Valves elliptical to elliptical-lanceolate, with rostrate to capitate ends, 30-80µm long and 12-25µm broad. Axial area linear, bordered by a single row of puncta, distal raphe ends curved in the same direction, central area irregurally rounded, unilaterally developed, mostly reaching the margin. Lateral elongated clear areas uniting with central area giving lyriform configulation. Striae slightly radiate throughout the valve becoming parallel at the ends, 15-18 in 10µm
Projects:
  • Southeast Florida Coastal Mangroves


    • Sample localities:
  • Coastal Mangroves