Diatoms of North AmericaDiatoms of North America
Return to overview

Guide to Hippodonta coxiae

Lange-Bert. 2001

Hippodonta Coxiae Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves 4.2-5.2 μm wide
  2. Apices subrostrate
  3. Striae uniseriate, 11-13 in 10 μm

Valves are lanceolate with subrostrate apices. The striae are uniseriate, slightly radiate to parallel in the valve center, slightly convergent at the apices and number 11-13 in 10 μm. A hyaline area and one apical row of areolae are present at each end of the valve.

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