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Guide to Cavinula pseudoscutiformis

(Hust.) D.G.Mann and Stickle in Round, R.M.Crawford and D.G.Mann 1990

Cavinula Pseudoscutiformis Guide
Credit: Megan Otu
  1. Valves nearly round
  2. Central area linear
  3. Areolae round

Valves are small and round. The axial area is linear, continuing through the central area. The striae are strongly radiate and composed of round areolae.