Thalassiosira weissflogii

Thalassiosira weissflogii
Scientific classification
(unranked):
SAR
Superphylum:
Heterokonta
Class:
Coscinodiscophyceae
Order:
Thalassiosirales
Family:
Thalassiosiraceae
Genus:
Thalassiosira
Species:
T. weissflogii
Binomial name
Thalassiosira weissflogii
(Grunow) G.Fryxell & Hasle, 1977
Synonyms
  • Micropodiscus weissflogii Grunow in van Heurck, 1882
  • Thalassiosira fluviatilis Hustedt, 1926
  • Coscinodiscus fallax

Thalassiosira weissflogii is a species of centric diatoms, a unicellular microalga. It is found in marine environments and also in inland waters in many parts of the world. It is actively studied because it may use C4-plant style strategies to increase its photosynthetic efficiency.

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