STUDIES ON MARINE PLANKTON DIATOMS. III. STRUCTURE AND CLASSIFICATION OF GOSSLERIELLA TROPICA

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-1976

Abstract

The structure of the tropical oceanic diatom Gossleriella tropica Schütt was examined in the light and electron microscopes. The species is characterized by a primarily poroid valve, surface, it single central labiate process and a unique ring of spines attached to the cingulum. Placement of the genus in the family Rhizosoleniaceae is suggested. Although G. tropica is widely distributed in the world's oceans, it is usually confined to the lower photic zone, salinities of 34.5–35.5% and temperatures of 15–30 C. Copyright © 1976, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Phycology

Volume

12

Issue

3

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