Analysis of the taxonomic position of Planktoniella muriformis (Thalassiosiraceae): a proposal of Thalassiosira muriformis comb. nov.
Abstract Planktoniella is a genus of marine diatoms currently comprising nine species, including the type species Planktoniella sol. The taxonomic history of Planktoniella muriformis has been controversial; it was originally described as Coenobiodiscus muriformis and later transferred to Planktoniella. Morphological an...