Diatom Image Database

Authority:

Cleve

Year:

1981

References:

Krammer K. & Lange-Bertalot H. (1997): "Susswaserflora von Mitteleuropa", Vol.2/1, pg.182, 183, Fig.79:22-26;

Synonyms:

Navicula subtilissima var. micropunctata (Germain, 1981)

Ecological Preference:

Unknown

Description:

Valve is linear with capitate apices; axial area is narrow and distinct, appearing to be more heavily silicified than the rest of the valve; central area is small and rounded; striae are very fine and hardly visible with the light microscope (slightly radiate under the electron microscope), a little coarser around the central area where they are of irregular length and more strongly radiate, and convergent near the apices; length is 19-32µm, breadth is 3.5-5µm; striae count is approximately 40-45 in 10µm

Projects:

Southeast Florida Coastal Mangroves

Dosing Project

Transect Project

Sample localities:

Water Conservation Areas (WCAs)