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Guide to Hippodonta coxiae

Lange-Bert. 2001

Hippodonta Coxiae Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves 4.2-5.2 μm wide
  2. Apices subrostrate
  3. Striae uniseriate, 11-13 in 10 μm

Valves are lanceolate with subrostrate apices. The striae are uniseriate, slightly radiate to parallel in the valve center, slightly convergent at the apices and number 11-13 in 10 μm. A hyaline area and one apical row of areolae are present at each end of the valve.