Frankovich, T.,
Sullivan, M.,
Ashworth, M.
(2022).
Neofragilaria.
In Diatoms of North America.
Retrieved October 14, 2024, from https://diatoms.org/genera/neofragilaria
Araphid
Neofragilaria
Areolae large, window-like
Valve apices with slit fields
Copulae open, unperforated
Spines, when present, originate from virgae
Frustules rectangular in girdle view, with rounded valve/mantle interface. The valve is outline variable and may be linear, elliptic, or rhombic-anceolate to lanceolate. The apices are slightly produced to rounded, in larger specimens. The valve face is slightly arched and the mantle is usually steep. The valve is single-layered, with a...