Licmophoraceae Kützing

Al-Handal, Adil Y., Compère, Pierre & Criobe-Usr, Catherine Riaux-Gobin, 2016, Marine benthic diatoms in the coral reefs of Reunion and Rodrigues Islands, West Indian Ocean, Micronesica 2016 (3), pp. 1-78 : 10

publication ID	https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.13282811
DOI	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13282825
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scientific name	Licmophoraceae Kützing
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Family Licmophoraceae Kützing

Licmophora abbreviata C. Agardh (Pl. 4, Figs 2, 3) References: Hustedt 1931 -59, p. 66, fig. 590; Desikachary 1988, pl. 611, figs 4, 5; Witkowski et al. 2000, p. 63, pl. 20, figs 3-5.

Features: Apical axis: 65-75µm, transapical axis (at widest part): 6-17µm, striae 15-18 in 10 µm. Frustules broadly cuneate in girdle view. Valves clavate with slightly rounded apices. Sternum linear, very narrow. When seen in girdle view, several longitudinal septa appear as lines.

Remarks: Widely distributed epiphytic species in the marine littoral.

Occurrence: Frequent in Reunion and Rodrigues Islands. Previously reported from Seychelles (G).