Asterionella
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 Asterionella formosa
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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.
[edit] Some species
A. bleakeleyi
A. formosa
A. gracillima
A. glacialis
A. japonica
A. kariana
[edit] References
- Asterionella Hassall. AlgaeBase. Retrieved on 2007-06-28.
