Superphylum Heterokonta Family Eupodiscaceae Scientific name Odontella aurita Rank Species | Suborder Biddulphiineae Genus Odontella Higher classification Odontella Order Coscinodiscophyceae | |
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Similar Odontella, Asteromphalus, Ditylum brightwellii, Bacteriastrum, Hyalodiscus | ||
Odontella aurita is a diatom and the type species of genus Odontella. The easiest way to identify this species is by recognizing the very distinct shape of the cells belonging to this genus.
Species description
Two or more labiate processes per valve. Numerous chloroplasts lying against the cell walls. Cells in straight chains.
References
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