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Guide to Craticula accomodiformis

Lange-Bert. 1993

Craticula Accomodiformis Guide
Credit: Ian Bishop, David Burge
  1. Valves elliptic
  2. Apices rostrate
  3. Areolae parallel or slightly radiate
  4. Central area small, linear

Valves are elliptic with rostrate, rounded apices. Striae are parallel, or slightly radiate near the center of the valve. Striae become more dense near the apices and weakly convergent. The central area is small and linear.