References:
Jensen, N.G.: F. Hustedt. The Pennate Diatoms. A translation of Hustedt's "Die Kieselalgen, 2. Teil", pg.21,22, fig.552; Wikowski et al. (2000):"Iconographia Diatomologica (Vol.VII). Diatom flora of marine coast I", pg.76,77, Pl.13, fig.2-4; Podzorski A. & H. Hakansson (1987):"Freshwater and marine diatoms from Palawan (a Philippine Islands)", Pl. 10, fig.2
Synonyms:
Tessela sp. (Lobarzewski 1840), Rhabdonema diminutum (Pantocsek 1892), Tessela adriatica (Mann 1907), Diatoma arcustum (Lyngbye), Striatella arcuatum (Agardh)
Ecological Preference:
Marine
Description:
Valve linear-lanceolate with obtusely rounded apices, 25-150µm long, 7-10µm broad.Transapical striae parallel, 10 in 10µm. Celles in girdle view plate shaped with rounded corners, forming ribon-like colonies, girdle bands numerous with short apical septa and broad transapical septa and three openings, one central and three apical.
Projects:
Southeast Florida Coastal Mangroves
Florida Bay Paleo Project
