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Thalassiosira

Fast Fact:

This species was first identified in 1873.

 
Other names None.
Seasonal dominance Summer.
Distribution Mesohaline - Polyhaline.
Description Cells appear to be round in valve view; connected by a single filament to form a chain.
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 45-87.

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