A new marine diatom (Bacillariophyceae) species – Halamphora lombokensis sp. nov. and the first observation for H. banzuensis from Kuta Beach Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
2024

New Marine Diatom Species Found in Indonesia

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Pane Elya Putri, Risjani Yenny, Hamilton Paul B., Solak Cüneyt Nadir, Yunianta Yunianta, Ertorun Nesil, Yılmaz Elif

Primary Institution: University of Brawijaya

Hypothesis

This study aims to describe a new species of Halamphora and record Halamphorabanzuensis for the first time in Indonesia.

Conclusion

The study successfully identified a new diatom species, Halamphoralombokensis, and recorded Halamphorabanzuensis from Kuta Beach, contributing to the understanding of marine diatom diversity in Indonesia.

Supporting Evidence

  • The new species, Halamphoralombokensis, has a unique shape and structure.
  • Halamphorabanzuensis was recorded for the first time in Indonesia.
  • The study enhances the understanding of marine diatom flora in Indonesia's coastal regions.

Takeaway

Scientists found a new type of tiny ocean plant called a diatom in Indonesia, which helps us learn more about the plants living in the sea.

Methodology

The study used light and scanning electron microscopy to examine the morphology of the diatoms collected from Kuta Beach.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3897/phytokeys.250.132304

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