Frankovich, T.
(2019).
Proschkinia.
In Diatoms of North America.
Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://diatoms.org/genera/proschkinia
Symmetric Biraphid
Proschkinia
Fistula in central area, on primary side
Copulae numerous, folded and porose
Frustules lightly silicified
Central area asymmetric
Proschkinia is a saline solitary benthic and planktonic genus. Frustules are usually observed in girdle view because of the numerous girdle bands and narrowly lanceolate valves. Valves of this raphid genus are often partially detached from the frustules in cleaned material and lie in oblique valve view relative to a girdle view of the...