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Mastogloia smithi var. lacustris

Mastogloia smithi var. lacustris

Mastogloia smithi var. lacustris


Authority:
Grunow
Year:
1878
References:
Krammer K. & Lange-Bertalot H. (1997): "Susswaserflora von Mitteleuropa", Vol.1, pg.434, Fig.201:1, 6;
Ecological Preference:
Fresh-Brackish
Description:
Valve is more generally linear-lanceolate rather than elliptical-lanceolate; the striae are slightly coarser and more radiate than in var. smithii; central area is larger and more rectangular, with the lateral margins extending to the outer border of the loculi (6-8 in 10µm); other features are as in var. smithii; length is 20-45µm, breadth is 8-11µm; striae count is 15-16 in 10µm (with punctae 13-15 in 10µm)
Notes:
some specimens have been recorded with smaller and larger length and breadth values than is described
Length:
20 - 65 µm
Width:
8 - 16 µm
Strd:
15 - 18
Partecta:
6 - 8
Projects:
  • Southeast Florida Coastal Mangroves
  • Florida Bay Paleo Project
  • Dosing Project
  • Transect Project


    • Sample localities:
  • Water Conservation Areas (WCAs)