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Guide to Frustulia bahlsii

Edlund and Brant 1997

Frustulia Bahlsii Guide
Credit: David Burge
  1. Valves lanceolate
  2. Longitudinal ribs blunt at apices
  3. Central nodule constricted

Valves are large (123-195 µm) and lanceolate. The longitudinal ribs terminate in a distinct, blunt end at the valve apices. The central nodule is constricted. The porte-crayon typical of Frustulia is absent.

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