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Guide to Denticula creticola

(Østrup) Lange-Bert. and Krammer 1910

Denticula Creticola Guide
Credit: Ian Bishop
  1. Costae robust, parallel to curved
  2. Valve small, bacilliform
  3. Striae not visible in LM

Valves are small, with rounded ends. Striae are not visible in LM. Costae are parallel, becoming curved at the apices.