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Genus: Odontella | Diatom Common West Coast species: O. longicruris, O. aurita Order: Biddulphiales Family: Eupodiscaceae
Click on illustration to enlarge Description: Heavily silicified cells form curving or spiraling chains, joined by mucous pads on ends of elevations (horns). Numerous small chloroplasts. Cells can be solitary. Cell Size: Width (apical axis) 15-110um Distribution: Most abundant in north temperate regions, and likely cosmopolitan. Some may be littoral species Synonym: Odontella longicruris = Biddulphia longicruris, Odontella aurita = Biddulphia aurita
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