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Guide to Craticula accomoda

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

Craticula Accomoda Guide
Credit: Ian Bishop, David Burge
  1. Valves small
  2. Apices rostrate to subcapitate
  3. Stria density similar across valve
  4. Striae convergent near apices

Valves linear-lanceolate with rostrate to subcapitate rounded ends. Striae are weakly radiate near the valve center, then parallel, becoming convergent near the apices. The stria density is similar across the valve, and striae are visible at the apices. Areolae are not visible in LM.