A new species of Gomphonema (Bacillariophyta) from Xingkai Lake, China
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: During an extensive survey of diatoms from Xingkai Lake, China, one unusual species of the genus Gomphonema was discovered. Detailed morphology of this species is presented using light (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These specimens are described as new and named Gomphonema subinsigniforme sp. nov. It is distinguished from other known species of Gomphonema by its shape, being tumid at the centre of valves, with acute headpole, and narrow rounded footpole. Morphological features and ecological parameters of this species are compared to others in the genus.
Source: Phytotaxa
Authors: Lei Ge, Yan Liu, Patrick Kociolek, Yawen Fan
Institutions: Harbin Normal University, University of Colorado Boulder
Language: English
Topic: Diatoms and Algae Research
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Shanghai Normal University
OpenAlex ID: W1978227633