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Gyrosigma acuminatum
Species of diatom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gyrosigma acuminatum is a species of diatom in the genus Gyrosigma. The species was found in several different locations in Dickinson County, Iowa.[2]
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Description
Gyrosigma acuminatum ranges from 77-153 μm in length and is typically 11-18 μm wide. It has distinct striae, with 16 to 18 transverse striae or 17-20 longitudinal striae in 10 micrometers.[2] It is a pennate diatom.
Distribution
The species is believed to be globally distributed in freshwater[2] and has been observed in Europe, the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa.[3][1]
Habitat
Gyrosigma acuminatum lives in freshwater environments but has also been found in brackish water.[3]
References
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