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Glossary

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Longitudinal rib

A longitudinal rib is a solid silica structure that runs along each side of the raphe in genera such as Frustulia.

Citations

Longitudinal Rib
Image Credit: Carrie Graef
In Frustulia, the raphe lies between the two branches of the longitudinal rib.
Longitudinal Rib2
Image Credit: Sarah Spaulding
Species in Playaensis possess a longitudinal rib on either side of the raphe.
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