Sullivan, M.,
Frankovich, T.,
Ashworth, M.,
Majewska, R.
(2024).
Bennettella.
In Diatoms of North America.
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Monoraphid
Bennettella
Raphe valve with offset lateral extensions of sternum
Striae alveolate
Raphe sigmoid
Distal triangular flaps
Raphe valve with crista marginalis
Species in the genus Bennettella are epizoic on cetaceans in temperate to polar marine waters.
The cells are attached to the skin of the animal by the raphe valve. Cells are solitary, heterovalvar, heavily silicified, and possess a single parietal, C-shaped chloroplast. In girdle view, the frustule is asymmetric; the raphe valve side...