Resumen de Thalassiothrix Spathulata Hasle (Thalassionemataceae, Bacillariophyceae): Primer registro para la flora diatomológica marina de Chile

Patricio Rivera, Fabiola Cruces L

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