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Diatoms from Nigeria: SEM examination of some taxa

Kadiri, Medina O.

Algological Studies Volume 123 (2007), p. 17 - 33

publié: May 1, 2007

DOI: 10.1127/1864-1318/2007/0123-0017

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ArtNo. ESP221012300002, Prix: 29.00 €

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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.

Mots-clefs

africa • diatom microflora • nigeria • taxonomy