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Guide to Entomoneis paludosa

(W.Sm.) Reimer 1975

Entomoneis Paludosa Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Junction line contains a single bulge
  2. Striae 20-26 in 10 µm
  3. Areolae ~30 in 10 µm on both valve face and keel

The junction line of Entomoneis paludosa has a single bulge or swelling. Striae number 20-26 in 10 µm, with approximately 30 areolae in 10 µm on both valve face and keel.