Gomphonema wuyiensis sp. nov., a new freshwater species (Bacillariophyceae) from Wuyi Mountains, China

Scientists have identified Gomphonema wuyiensis, a new species of freshwater diatom (Bacillariophyceae) from the Xingjiang River in China's Wuyi Mountains. This discovery was made during a detailed survey using light and scanning electron microscopy, revealing distinctive morphological traits such as an asymmetrical valve outline that tapers differently on its primary and secondary sides. The study provides a comprehensive description of this novel taxon, highlighting its unique ultrastructural features and ecological significance within the region's aquatic ecosystems.

ZHANG, W., DU, C., KOCIOLEK, J. P., ZHAO, T.-T., & WANG, L.-Q. (2018). Gomphonema wuyiensis sp. nov., a new freshwater species (Bacillariophyceae) from Wuyi Mountains, China. Phytotaxa, 375(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.375.1.8