Valves are linear, with nearly parallel margins. Internal, longitudinal ribs are present. The raphe is straight, except at the apices where the distal raphe ends are hooked to opposite sides. The proximal raphe ends are small and straight. Striae are radiate and weakly bent, except at the apices, where the striae are divergent.
Diatoms of North America is running a fundraising campaign to keep the servers in operation. We need you to reach our $25,000 fundraising goal.
If you use and appreciate DONA, make your DONAtion today.
For the Gift Designation, type "diatom" in the search box and select "Diatom Lab Research Fund". This is the designated fund for diatoms.org.