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Guide to Halamphora latecostata

Štěpánek and Kociolek 2013

Halamphora Acutiscula Guide
Credit: Ian Bishop
  1. Dorsal striae widely spaced
  2. Subcapitate to capitate ends
  3. Ventral striae interruped
  4. Dorsal striae radiate

Valves are dorsi-ventral, with nearly straight ventral margins. Apices are distinctly protracted, rounded and subcapitate to capitate. Dorsal striae are widely spaced, 9-13 in 10 µm, and radiate. Ventral striae are shortened and interrupted at the center.