Odontella aurita
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Odontella aurita is a diatom
and the type species of genus Odontella
. The easiest way to identify this species is by recognizing the very distinct shape of the cells belonging to this genus.
Diatom
Diatoms are a major group of algae, and are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Most diatoms are unicellular, although they can exist as colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons , fans , zigzags , or stellate colonies . Diatoms are producers within the food chain...
and the type species of genus Odontella
Odontella
Odontella is a marine diatom genus. It contains the following species:* Odontella aurita C. A. Agardh* Odontella calamus H. J. Schrader* Odontella cornuta H. J. Schrader...
. The easiest way to identify this species is by recognizing the very distinct shape of the cells belonging to this genus.