Asteromphalus





		Genus: Asteromphalus \| Diatom Order: Asterolamprales Family: Choreutoidea Click on the illustration to enlarge Description: Centric diatom, valve outline broadly oval or circular, or oblong. One hyaline ray narrower than the others (for A. hookeri). Narrow ray is either rectangular or bell shaped, and sectors are wedge shaped and curve towards valve center. Cell Size: Diameter 40-175um Distribution: warm, temperate and southern cold water regions.

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