Diatoms of North AmericaDiatoms of North America
Return to overview

Guide to Gomphoneis oreophila

Stancheva and Kociolek 2016

Gomphoneis Oreophila Guide
Credit: Rosalina Stancheva
  1. Valve lanceolate-clavate
  2. Axial area narrow
  3. Central area small, linear-elliptic
  4. Striae parallel at center, radiate at ends
  5. Longitudinal lines submarginal

Valves are lanceolate-clavate, with straight to convex margins. The axial area is relatively narrow and linear. The central area is slightly expanded, linear-elliptic and bears a prominent stigma. The raphe is lateral and slightly arched. Longitudinal lines are submarginal.

Diatoms of North America is running a fundraising campaign to keep the servers in operation. We need you to reach our $25,000 fundraising goal.

If you use and appreciate DONA, make your DONAtion today.

For the Gift Designation, type "diatom" in the search box and select "Diatom Lab Research Fund". This is the designated fund for diatoms.org.

Donate today