Illustrated dichotomous key for the identification of Thalassiosira Cleve species (Bacillariophyceae) from Lagoa dos Patos estuary and adjacent areas (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

Authors

  • Marinês Garcia Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Departamento de Botânica
  • Clarisse Odebrecht Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Instituto de Oceanografia

Keywords:

phytoplankton, taxonomy, ultra-structure

Abstract

The paper presents a dichotomous key and a comparative table summarizing dimension data and diagnostic characteristics of seventeen Thalassiosira species (diatoms) commonly found in Lagoa dos Patos estuary and the coastal adjacent area (~32° S and 52° W). For all studied species, optic microscope illustrations and comments on significant morphological features are provided, together with scanning electron microscopy images.
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Published

2009-06-01

How to Cite

Garcia, M., & Odebrecht, C. (2009). Illustrated dichotomous key for the identification of Thalassiosira Cleve species (Bacillariophyceae) from Lagoa dos Patos estuary and adjacent areas (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil). Biota Neotropica, 9(2). Retrieved from //www.biotaneotropica.org.br/BN/article/view/507

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2009): v9n2

Section

Identification Keys