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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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Map of south Florida Loxahatchee (LOX) WCA 2A WCA 3A Biscayne Bay Shark River Slough (SRS) Taylor Slough (TS) Florida Bay Everglades National Park (ENP) Everglades National Park (ENP)

Opephora krumbeinii

Opephora krumbeinii


Authority:
Witkowski, Witak & Stachura
Year:
1999
References:
Witkowski, A., Lange-Bertalot, H. & Metzeltin, D. (2000). Diatom Flora of Marine Coasts I. in: Iconographia Diatomologica 7, pp. 71; 496-497 [pl.27:1-13]
Ecological Preference:
Marine-Brackish
Description:
Frustule is rectangular in girdle view, forming long chains that may exceed 20 individuals; valve is broadly elliptic to almost circular; sternum is distinct and zigzag-shaped; transapical striae are relatively robust; length is 1.5-4.5µm, breadth is 1.5-4.5µm; striae count is 18-25 in 10µm
Projects:
  • Transect Project


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