Original paper
Diatoms from Nigeria: SEM examination of some taxa
Kadiri, Medina O.
Algological Studies Volume 123 (2007), p. 17 - 33
published: May 1, 2007
DOI: 10.1127/1864-1318/2007/0123-0017
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Abstract
This paper provides an annotated taxonomic account of some diatoms from Nigerian waters. It lists thirteen taxa belonging to the families Coscinodiscaceae, Melosiraceae, Heliopeltaceae, Eupodiscaceae and Surirellaceae and genera Coscinodiscus, Stephanodiscus, Actinoptychus, Triceratium and Surirella. The distributional records and ecology of the various species are indicated. Records are compared with African regional records.
Keywords
africa • diatom microflora • nigeria • taxonomy