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Pleurosigma.
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Symmetric Biraphid
Pleurosigma
Valves sigmoid
Raphe sigmoid
Striae decussate
Valves are elongate and sigmoid. Striae are composed of evenly spaced decussate rows. The rows are arranged in 3 patterns: a trans-apical row and two opposing oblique rows. Internally, the areolae are occluded by hymenes. The raphe is strongly sigmoid, with a narrow axial area. The sternum is thickened equally on both sides. The raphe...