Cocconeiscrisscrossis sp. nov., a new monoraphid diatom (Bacillariophyta) from southern China. Journal Article uri icon

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abstract

  • A novel monoraphid diatom species, Cocconeiscrisscrossis You, Yu, Kociolek & Wang, sp. nov. is examined and described from the Qingyi River and Maolan Nature Reserve of southern China. The morphological description is based on light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy observations and the new species is compared with similar taxa in this genus. The characteristics unique to Cocconeiscrisscrossissp. nov. include its central area extending irregularly to both sides, it having closed valvocopulae with heavily silicified fimbriate margins and poles of the valvocopulae have 'sword-shaped' siliceous extensions. These features differentiate this new species from others in the genus. This new species was found in alkaline waterbodies, including streams, waterfall and ponds. It was usually found as an epiphyte on the stones; however, it was present on other substrates such as mosses.

publication date

  • January 1, 2024

Date in CU Experts

  • May 15, 2024 1:24 AM

Full Author List

  • Zhou H; Yu P; Guo L; Kociolek JP; Wang Q; You Q

author count

  • 6

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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1314-2011

Additional Document Info

start page

  • 39

end page

  • 50

volume

  • 242