Fistulifera
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Category
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ClassBacillariophyceae
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OrderNaviculales
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Family
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Type SpeciesFistulifera saprophila (Lange-Bert. and Bonik) Lange-Bert.
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ContributorSarah Spaulding, Mark Edlund - Dec 2008
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ReviewerSam Rushforth - Jun 2010
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2 Additional Fistulifera species
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Biodata Reference
Fistulifera pelliculosa
Biodata Reference
Fistulifera saprophila
Citations & Links
Citations
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Publication Link: 10.1080/0269249X.2020.1801517
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Index Nominum Algarum
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CAS
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Spaulding, S., Edlund, M. (2008). Fistulifera. In Diatoms of North America. Retrieved May 01, 2026, from https://diatoms.org/genera/fistulifera?x-craft-preview=409442409a997390693ff24c7010fd6f1c96fb56f8f091fa016a63de9a54aaccecpiqubknd
Symmetric Biraphid
Fistulifera
- Frustules lightly silicified
- Striae not visible with light microscopy
- Central sternum distinct
The frustules of Fistulifera are very lightly silicified. Valves range in shape from linear to elliptical. Cells are small (usually < 8 µm) and possess numerous thin girdle bands, up to fourteen or more. Striae are not visible with light microscopy. The central sternum is distinct and may remain in a sample after the thin frustule has...