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Guide to Eunotia montuosa

Furey, Lowe and Johansen 2011

Eunotia Montuosa Guide
Credit: Paula Furey
  1. Dorsal margin biundulate
  2. Ventral margin concave
  3. Ends dorsally recurved
  4. Striae radiate
  5. Shorter, more radiate striae distal to raphe ends

The dorsal margin is strongly biundulate with two acutely pointed peaks. The ventral margin is slightly concave with subapical swellings. The valve ends are dorsally recurved and apically flattened. Striae are radiate. Shorter, more radiate striae are present distally to the distal raphe ends. The distal raphe is slightly curved and clearly visible in the LM.