Three new Licmophora species (Bacillariophyta: Fragilariophyceae) from Guam, two with an axial wave in the valve

Three new Licmophora species (Bacillariophyta: Fragilariophyceae) from Guam, two with an axial wave in the valve

Abstract Background Diatoms in genus Licmophora are found as epiphytes on marine shores and are members of fouling communities. They can be abundant on natural coral reef substrates such as filamentous algae and as fringes on Halimeda. Biodiversity of benthic tropical diatoms is generally poorly kno...

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Main Authors: Ella M. S. Macatugal, Bernadette G. Tharngan, Christopher S. Lobban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Marine Biodiversity Records
Subjects:
Araphid diatoms
Benthic diatoms
Coral reefs
Epiphytes
Fouling
Girdle bands
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41200-019-0161-x

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