Bahls, L.
(2011).
Staurophora.
In Diatoms of North America.
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Symmetric Biraphid
Staurophora
Fascia with short striae at margins
Deep, highly arched valves
Striae composed of small round poroids
Single lobed chloroplast with large pyrenoid
Valves of Staurophora are solitary and lanceolate, linear-lanceolate, or elliptic-lanceolate, often with protracted ends. Valve faces are strongly curved onto the mantle, which is relatively deep. As a result, cleaned frustules often come to rest in girdle view. A fascia is present and is interrupted at the margins by several short...