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Guide to Cavinula lapidosa

(Krasske) Lange-Bert. 1996

Cavinula Lapidosa2 Guide
  1. Valve rhombic-elliptic
  2. Central area bow-tie
  3. Striae curved

Valves are rhombic-elliptic with broadly rounded ends and a bow-tie shaped central area. Striae are curved throughout the valve.

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