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Diatom Image Database

Welcome to the Diatom Image Database! The Periphyton Group at Florida International University created and maintains the Diatom Image Database, which includes over 980 diatom taxa found in the greater Everglades region of south Florida. Please send questions or comments about the Diatom Image Database to Franco Tobias .

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Achnanthes linearis curta

Achnanthes linearis curta


Authority:
H. L. Smith
Year:
1916
References:
Patrick, R. & Reimer, C. W (1966). The Diatoms of the United States I. Monographs of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. pp. 252-253; 286-287 [pl.16:13-14]
Synonyms:
Achnanthes linearis f. curta H. L. Sm. in Boyer 1916
Description:
Smaller than the nominate variety and with slightly more radiate striae than variety linearis; shape varies from that of nominate variety to one with slightly gibbous centre; length is 4-8µm, breadth is about 2.4-3µm; striae count is about 24 in 10µm in centre, becoming about 30 in 10µm at valve ends
Notes:
specimens recorded are slightly larger than as described
Projects:
  • Transect Project


    • Sample localities:
  • Water Conservation Area 2A (WCA 2A)