Aulacoseira coroniformis sp. nov., a new diatom (Bacillariophyta) species from Highlands Hammock State Park, Florida

Abstract

Aulacoseira coroniformis sp. nov. is described from a short peat core recovered in Highlands Hammock State Park, Florida, U.S.A. The morphology of the new diatom species is documented by light and scanning electron micrographs and discussed in detail, including a comparison with related species in the genus Aulacoseira.