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Biddulphia rhombus

Biddulphia rhombus


Authority:
(Ehrenberg) Smith
Year:
1856
References:
Peragallo MM.H. et M. (1897 - 1908):"Diatoms of France (Atlas)", PL.XCVII, fig.7,8;
Synonyms:
Zygoceros rhombus (Ehrenberg, 1839), Denticella rhombus (Ehrenberg, 1844), Odontella rhombus (Kutzing, 1849)
Ecological Preference:
Marine
Description:
Valves rhomboidal, with subconnical processes 95-150µm long apically and 35-150µm transapically. Valve surface convex with hexagonal reticulations 7-9 in 10µm. Areole on valve surface aranged radially.
Projects:
  • Florida Bay Paleo Project


  • Sample localities:
  • Florida Bay