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Melosira

Fast Fact:

This species was first described in 1824. 

 
Other names None.
Seasonal dominance Summer.
Distribution Freshwater - Oligohaline.
Description Cells usually form chains, connected by spines and mucilage pads.
References Hasle, G. R. & Syvertsen, E. E. 1996. Marine Diatoms. In: Tomas, C. R. (ed.) Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. Academic Press, Inc. San Diego, Calif. page 89.

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