Achnanthes Rostellata Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves linear-elliptic
  2. Apices narrow, subcapitate
  3. Raphe valve with wide fascia
  4. Raphe valve with higher stria density

Valves are linear-elliptic, with narrow subcapitate apices. The raphe valve has a wide fascia shaped like a bow tie. Stria density is greater on the raphe valve than on the rapheless valve.

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