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Guide to Hippodonta hungarica

(Grunow) Lange-Bert., Metzeltin and Witkowski 1996

Hippodonta Hungarica Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves 4.2-6.5 μm wide
  2. Valves elliptical-lanceolate with rounded apices
  3. Striae biseriate, 8-11 in 10 μm

Valves are elliptical-lanceolate with rounded apices. The striae are biseriate and number 8-11 in 10 μm. A hyaline area and one or two apical rows of areolae are present at each end of the valve.