Diatoms of North AmericaDiatoms of North America

Glossary

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Ghost striae

Ghost striae are faint striae composed of areolae that may not penetrate the valve wall.

Citations

Ghoststriae
Image Credit: Pat Kociolek
The central area of Hannaea arcus is marked by ghost striae.
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