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odontella longicruris

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odontella longicuris

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Species: Odontella longicruris | Diatom

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Order: Biddulphiales
Family: Eupodiscaceae

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Description: Cells form straight chains or sometimes solitary. Valves with elevations (horns) at poles. Numerous small chloroplasts.

Cell Size: Width (apical axis) = 15-110um

Distribution: Warm to temperate waters.

Synonym: Biddulphia longicruris.

 

 

 

 

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