Entomoneis





		Species: Entomoneis paludosa\| Diatom Order: Surirellales Family: Entomoneidaceae Description: Valves each have a bilobed keel, often twisted and not all in focus at one time. Several girdle bands are present and form a crossing, sigmoid pattern that is most evident in small specimens. Cell Size: length 40-85um, width 20-30um Distribution: Found in both freshwater and marine environments, including muddy streams. Common throughout the US. Synonym: Amphiprora paludosa

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