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Cerataulina (Hemiaulaceae)

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Diagnostic features

Drum-shaped cells weakly joined at the corners to form chains.

[Cerataulina], lower Taieri River, X160. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua Image
Cerataulina, lower Taieri River, X160. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua
[Cerataulina], lower Taieri River, X320. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua Image
Cerataulina, lower Taieri River, X320. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua

Typical habitats

Found in coastal streams and rivers with brackish water

Classification

Kingdom Chromista
Phylum Ochrophyta
Class Bacillariophyceae
Order Hemiaulales
Family Hemiaulaceae
Common name Diatoms