Lithodesmium





		Genus: Lithodesmium \| Diatom Order: Lithodesmiales Family: Lithodesmiaceae Description: Centric diatom. Cells can be solitary or form ribbon-like chains. Cells are rectangular or square in girdle view, and triangular or quadrangular in valve view. Cells have elevations at valve corner, and numerous small chloroplasts are visible. Cell Size: Width (pervalvar axis) 20-75 um Distribution: Range from warm to temperate waters. Some species are benthic. IFCB images

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