Spaulding, S.
(2013).
Brevilinea.
In Diatoms of North America.
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Symmetric Biraphid
Brevilinea
Frustules extremely small
Raphe reduced
Frustules are extremely small, less than 15 µm in length. Valves are broadly lanceolate, with small, capitate apices. The raphe is linear and short. The raphe is contained within a distinctly thickened sternum. Striae are slightly radiate in the center valve, becoming parallel near apices. Striae are composed of single row of 1-2...