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Guide to Eunotia formica

Ehrenb. 1843

Eunotia Formica Guide
Credit: David Burge
  1. Valves arcuate
  2. Apices weakly capitate
  3. Valve ends rounded to cuneate
  4. Valve center inflated
  5. Striae variably spaced

Valves are arcuate and dorsi-ventral, with weakly capitate apices. The ends are rounded to apiculate. In most specimens, the valve center is gibbous. Transapical striae may be regularly or irregularly spaced. Areolae are distinct.

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