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Sullivan, M.,
Frankovich, T.,
Lobban, C.
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Striatella.
In Diatoms of North America.
Retrieved February 07, 2026, from https://diatoms.org/genera/striatella
Araphid
Striatella
Cincture wide
Sternum narrow, slit-like corresponding to internal longitudinal costa
Copulae septate
Apex with ocellulimbus
Striatella is a marine diatom that grows attached to surfaces.
Frustules are solitary, or in ribbon-like or zigzag colonies (Ryabushko et al., 2021). Frustules are broadly rectangular with truncated apices in girdle view, with a wide cincture. Valves are lanceolate, with a narrow, slit-like sternum positioned apically along the midline...