Lagenodifflugia epiouxi
L. epiouxi, after Chardez, 1984

Lagenodifflugia epiouxi (Chardez, 1983) new comb.
Basionym: Pontigulasia epiouxi Chardez, 1983

Diagnosis: Shell elongate, circular in cross-section or very slightly compressed. The neck is separated from the main body through a very slight constriction: at this level, there is a rather thick diaphragm with a more or less central, oval or crescent-shaped aperture. Shell composed of quartz particles of different size and shape. Pseudostome circular with a rough edge..

Dimensions: Chardez (1984): Shell length 285-340 µm, width 165-190 µm; nucleus 50-55 µm. Neck 83-100 µm.

Ecology: Fresh water, organic sediment.

Remarks: Probably, this species is a synonym of L. vas.

Lagenodifflugia epiouxi
Lagenodifflugia epiouxi
Shell 332 µm, the arrow points to hole in the diaphragm. Apertural view, with the eccentric hole visible.

 

Lagenodifflugia epiouxi
L. epiouxi, after Chardez, 1984
Ferry Siemensma, created July 19, 2021; last modified October 16, 2024
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