Amphora (alga)
This article is about the genus of diatoms. For other uses, see Amphora (disambiguation).
Amphora | |
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Amphora ovalis | |
Scientific classification | |
(unranked): | SAR |
Superphylum: | Heterokonta |
Class: | Bacillariophyceae |
Subclass: | Bacillariophycidae |
Order: | Thalassiophysales |
Family: | Catenulaceae |
Genus: | Amphora Ehrenberg ex Kützing, 1844 |
Amphora is a major genus of marine and freshwater diatoms. With over 1000 species, it is one of the largest genera of diatoms.[1]
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External links
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- Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Amphora". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway.
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