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Diatoms of North America
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Glossary Term
Porca
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Keel
Caption
External surface of
Surirella amphioxys
(SEM). The raised portion of the undulation is a porca. The raised canal (keel) containing the raphe is at the top of the image.
Credit
Marina Potapova