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Guide to Denticula tenuis

Kütz. 1844

Denticula Tenuis Guide
Credit: Pat Kociolek
  1. Valves lanceolate to elliptic-lanceolate
  2. Protracted apices
  3. Costae distinct
  4. Raphe eccentric

Valves lanceolate to elliptic-lanceolate, with protracted apices. The raphe is distinct, positioned off center and contained within a canal. Costae are distinct and number 5-7 in 10 µm.

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