Neidium ladogense (Cleve) Foged
Length:29

 Width:12

Striae:16-18

Puncta:































Collection 1388

 Other images

 More information



Return to Top Page Return to Genera List Return to Species List

Authority information

(Cleve) Foged 1952 (Fig.100:1,2) (Patrick and Reimer 1966).

Other images



This image was taken utilizing DIC for the specimen above.


More information


The axial area of this taxon is thin and the central area is oval (Patrick and Reimer 1966).


  • Ecology
    This taxon is considered to be alkaliphilous and acidophilous and is found in lakes, ponds, springs, streams, and pools (Beaver 1981).

    Size ranges and morphology

  • Length is19 to 44 micrometers (Patrick and Reimer 1966).
  • Width is10 to 17 micrometers (Patrick and Reimer 1966).
  • Striae are 14 to 20 in 10 micrometers (Patrick and Reimer 1966).
  • Puncta are around 18 to 20 in 20 micrometers (Patrick and Reimer 1966).