Quantitative analysis of shape variation in type and modern populations of Meridion (Bacillariophyceae)
Rhode KM, Pappas JL, Stoermer EF. 2001. Quantitative analysis of shape variation in type and modern populations of Meridion (Bacillariophyceae). Journal of Phycology. 37:175-183
From the Abstract: "Subtle differences in valve morphology can indicate sexually isolated populations in diatoms (Bacillariophyceae). Shape descriptors, like Legendre coefficients, have been used to quantify differences in valve outline so that morphologically distinct groups can be recognized. Legendre coefficients were used as shape descriptors to quantify differences in valve outline among five populations in the genus Meridion Ag. ... A new taxon, Meridion hohii Rhode, is decribed. There appears to be greater diversity within the genus Meridion than is currently recognized." Type localtiy for M. hohii is in Olympic National Park.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Rhode, Kristina; Pappas, Janice; Stoermer, Eugene
- Units
- OLYM
- Keywords
- diatom (Meridion), Morphology, Species Description, Taxonomy