Coscinodiscophycidae Explained

Coscinodiscophycidae is a subclass of diatoms, previously known as "Centrales", a paraphyletic order of centric diatoms, a major group of algae and one of the most common members of the phytoplankton.[1]

Families

Description

Valves generally have a marginal ring of processes. They usually have symmetry with no polarities.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Carmelo R. . Tomas . Identifying Marine Phytoplankton . 1997 . Academic Press . 978-0-08-053442-8.