Lobban, C.
(2023).
Licmophora.
In Diatoms of North America.
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Araphid
Licmophora
Frustules heteropolar
Cells attached to surfaces by mucilage pads or branched stalks
Striae uniseriate
Rimoportula present on one valve at base, one or both at apex
Five distinct girdle bands
Species in the genus Licmophora are found in marine habitats, from
polar to tropical regions. Cells grow singly or in colonies on branching,
mucilaginous stalks attached to various substrates such as
seaweeds, rocks, and act to "biofoul" structures such as docks and
the hulls of boats.
Frustules are
heteropolar, with a narrow base and...