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Aulacoseira granulata


Authority:
(Ehrenberg) Simonsen
Year:
1979
References:
Krammer K. & Lange-Bertalot H. (1991): "Susswaserflora von Mitteleuropa", Vol.3, pg.22,23, Taf.17:1-10;
Synonyms:
Gallionella granulata (Ehrenberg 1843), Galionella decussata (Ehrenberg 1843), Orthosira punctata (W. Smith 1856), Melosira granulata ((Ehrenberg) Ralfs in Pritcgard 1861), Melosira lineolata (Grunow in Van Heurck 1881)
Ecological Preference:
Fresh-Brackish
Projects:
  • Southeast Florida Coastal Mangroves
  • Florida Bay Paleo Project


  • Sample localities:
  • Florida Bay