Spaulding, S.,
Edlund, M.
(2008).
Kobayasiella.
In Diatoms of North America.
Retrieved October 09, 2024, from https://diatoms.org/genera/kobayasiella
Symmetric Biraphid
Kobayasiella
Striae radiate, may be crossed by longitudinal lines
Striae very fine
Axial area narrow
Raphe straight, proximal raphe ends expanded
Kobayasiella valves are linear to linear-lanceolate, with ends rostrate or expanded and capitate. Because the striae often number more than 30 in 10 microns, they may not be visible in the light microscope. The striae are radiate in the center of the valve and become convergent at the valve apices. The raphe is filiform, with proximal...