Thalassiothrix





		Genus: Thalassiothrix \| Diatom Common West Coast species: T. longissima, T. antarctica, T. gibberula Order: Bascillariales Family: Thalassionemataceae Description: Very long cells that can be solitary or form radiating colonies. Cells can be straight, slightly curved, or sigmoid, and are usually strongly twisted. Valves inflated at the center and apices, and marginal spines are present. Can be mistaken for Thalassionema. Cell Size: Apical axis = 530-4000um, transapical axis 2.5-6um Distribution: Widespread throughout the world's oceans.

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