Asterionella
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 Asterionella formosa
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A. bleakeleyi |
Asterionella is a genera of freshwater diatoms found worldwide.
The cells are joined at the apex by mucilage pads to form stellate or spiral colonies. Some populations are particularly susceptible to chytrid infestations.
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