Mallomonas minuscula sp. nov. (Synurales, Chrysophyceae), a new member in the section Torquatae from Vietnam

Abstract

Mallomonas minuscula sp. nov. is described from Vietnam based on silica-scale morphology studied by means of transmission and scanning electron microscopy. This species belongs to the Mallomonas mangofera complex and is characterized by small scales with large polygonal papillae on the shield, raised wide arms on the anterior submarginal rib with small papillae, and a small "window" in the angle of the posterior submarginal rib. Scales of Mallomonas minuscula were found in nine localities from six provinces of Central and Southern Vietnam. The distributions and habitat conditions of the new species are summarized.