Sellaphora caput K.M. Evans & D.G. Mann; 2009; 72

Key references

Evans K.M., Mann D.G. 2009. A proposed protocol for nomenclaturally effective DNA barcoding of microalgae. Phycologia. 48(1): 70-74.

Morphology

Size
Length 18-38 µm, width 6.2-7.3 µm (UK populations, Evans & Mann 2009).

Shape
Valves linear-elliptical with broad subcapitate poles, becoming rostrate in smaller specimens.

Striae
Striae radiate, slightly curved, 23–25(26) in 10 µm.

Axial area
Narrow linear, straight.

Central area
Transversely rectangular to bow-tie-shaped subfascia; short striae bordering the central area somewhat irregular.

Raphe
Simple, straight; proximal raphe endings straight or slightly deflected towards the primary side.

Other features
Polar bars parallel to slightly angled towards the poles.

Literature

References are given in chronological order.

Reference	Citation
Evans K.M., Mann D.G. 2009. A proposed protocol for nomenclaturally effective DNA barcoding of microalgae. Phycologia. 48(1): 70-74.	Morphology; Taxonomy; Description; Type Illustration

Sellaphora capitata D.G.Mann & S.M.McDonald; 2004; 477

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Mann D. G., K.M. Evans Sellaphora caput K.M. Evans & D.G. Mann; 2009; 72. In: Jüttner I., Carter C., Cox E.J., Ector L., Jones V., Kelly M.G., Kennedy B., Mann D.G., Turner J. A., Van de Vijver B., Wetzel C.E., Williams D.M.. Freshwater Diatom Flora of Britain and Ireland. Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales. Available online at https://naturalhistory.museumwales.ac.uk/diatoms/browsespecies.php?-recid=4496. [Accessed: ].

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