The fine structure of the frustule of melosira varians C. A. agardh

Abstract

The valves and girdle bands of Melosira various C. A. Agardh have been shown to possess greater detail than had been supposed from light microscopy. Spines, pores and projections on the surface of the loculate valve are described, and the precise relationships of the girdle bands to each other and to the valves have been elucidated. © 1971 The British Phycological Society.