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Guide to Kobayasiella madumensis

(E.G.Jørg.) Lange-Bert. 1999

Kobayasiella Madumensis Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Apices narrow, subcapitate
  2. Striae difficult to resolve
  3. Striae continuous
  4. Striae closely spaced throughout

Valves are linear-lanceolate 5.8 to 6.7 µm wide, with a length to width ratio of 5.2 : 5.6. The apices are narrow and subcapitate. Striae are continuous across valve face, that is, longitudinal lines are absent. Striae are closely spaced throughout and difficult to resolve in LM.