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Guide to Chamaepinnularia soehrensis

(Krasske) Lange-Bert. and Krammer in Lange-Bert. and Metzeltin 1996

Chamaepinnularia Soehrensis Guide
Credit: Megan Otu
  1. Valves are very small
  2. Margins triundulate
  3. Striae parallel

Valves are very small, less than 12 µm in length. The margins of the valves are distinctly triundulate with capitate apices. Striae are parallel and relatively broad.