THALASSIOTHRIX SPATHULATA HASLE (THALASSIONEMATACEAE, BACILLARIOPHYCEAE): PRIMER REGISTRO PARA LA FLORA DIATOMOLOGICA MARINA DE CHILE

We report the first finding of Thalassiothrix spathulata in the marine phytoplankton of Chile. The species was commonin samples collected between 18º16’S and 28º06’S. Principal morphological features are described and illustrated.We report the first finding of Thalassiothrix spathulata in the marine phytoplankton of Chile. The species was commonin samples collected between 18º16’S and 28º06’S. Principal morphological features are described and illustrated