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Guide to Eunotia rushforthii

Furey, R.L.Lowe and Johansen 2011

Eunotia Rushforthii Guide
Credit: Paula Furey
  1. Ventral margin slightly concave to nearly straight
  2. Dorsal margin with faint swelling
  3. Apices acutely rounded
  4. Raphe curves onto valve face
  5. Striae slightly radiate

E. rushforthii valves have a slightly concave to nearly straight ventral margin. The dorsal margin is convex with a very slight central swelling. The apices are acutely rounded and very slightly delimited from the rest of the valve. The raphe curves onto the valve face. Striae are slightly radiate.

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