Algal factsheet: Achnanthes cf inflata (Achnanthaceae)
Diagnostic features
Valves differ from each other (only one has a raphe; i.e. the genus is monoraphid). Valves arched in girdle view. Raphid valve usually has a band of thickened silica running across its centre. The pictured species (A. inflata) often forms short chains.Typical habitats
Lakes and slow flowing streams/riversClassification
Kingdom | Chromista |
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Phylum | Ochrophyta |
Subphylum | Khakista |
Class | Bacillariophyceae |
Order | Achnanthales |
Family | Achnanthaceae |
Common name | Diatoms |