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Guide to Adlafia ossiformis

Alibert et al. 2023

Adlafia ossiformis guide
  1. Apices broad, capitate
  2. Central valve expanded
  3. Central area oval

Valves are small, with broad capitate apices. The central valve is expanded. The central area is oval. Striae are difficult to resolve, except for in the central valve.

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