Distribution and morphology of the diatom genus Olifantiella Riaux-Gobin & Compère in Indonesian and Australian waters, including the description of O. gondwanensis sp. nov.

Autor: Mateusz Rybak, Sulastri Arsad, Catherine Riaux-Gobin, Oktiyas Muzaky Luthfi, Gustaaf Hallegraeff, Renata Ciaś, Agnieszka Kierzek, Andrzej Witkowski
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: PhytoKeys, Vol 236, Iss , Pp 197-213 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1314-2003
DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.236.111109
Popis: Samples from coastal tropical waters of Central Sulawesi, Bangka Island and Bawean Island in Indonesia and from the Great Barrier Reef at Fitzroy Island in Queensland, Australia were analysed for species composition of diatom assemblages with a focus on Olifantiella. Whereas samples from Fitzroy Island littoral in Australia retrieved only one species of Olifantiella, in Poso Bay, Indonesia, we observed at least six species. All established taxa were documented with light (LM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) and principal component analysis (PCA) analysis was used to compare the species, based on the basic valve parameters of length, width, length to width ratio and striae density. A new species of the genus Olifantiella, O. gondwanensis is described from Australia. In addition, we showed the distinct nature of O. pilosella var. rhizophorae permitting to species status. Particular attention is placed on girdle bands in this genus.
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