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Guide to Humidophila contenta

(Grunow) Lowe et al. 2014

Humidophila Contenta Guide
Credit: Rex Lowe
  1. Cells small
  2. Central fascia present
  3. Valve margins concave to convex

Cells are small and linear. Valve margins may be concave to convex. The central area extends to the valve margins in a lateral fascia. Striae are fine and difficult to resolve in LM.