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Chaetocerus

Fast Fact:

This genus encompasses the largest group of marine diatoms with approximately 400 species.

Other names	None.
Seasonal dominance	Summer.
Distribution	Oligohaline - Polyhaline.
Description	Cells are square to rectangular with spines at each corner. Cells unite by overlapping spines to form chains.
References	Hasle, G. R. & Syvertsen, E. E. 1996. Marine Diatoms. In: Tomas, C. R. (ed.) Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. Academic Press, Inc. San Diego, Calif. pages 189-224.