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Guide to Anomoeoneis capitata

Bahls 2017

Anomoeoneis Capitata Guide
  1. Valves elliptic
  2. Apices rostrate to capitate
  3. Axial area bordered by prominent areolae
  4. Central area faint, asymmetric

Valves are elliptic with rostrate to capitate apices. Prominent areolae border the axial area on each side. The asymmetric central area is faint and containts ghost striae. Areolae in the striae are scattered to evenly spaced.