Notes ²

Cell Size: Pervalvar axis = 55-200um, diameter = 5-75µm

Description ³

Description: Cells form close-set chains by apposition of tips of elevations. Cells have bipolar symmetry and bipolar elevations, and numerous small disk-like chloroplasts. The apertures between cells in chains are narrow, and cells are twisted about the pervalvar axis.
Distribution: Cosmopolitan, warm coastal areas.
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Cerataulina is a diatom genus. Cerataulina is similar to another genus of the family Hemiaulaceae, Eucampia. Cerataulina inhabits coastslines and estuaries. Cerataulina was originally classified as Syringigium in 1980 by Hasle & Syvertsen.
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