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Guide to Lemnicola hungarica

(Grunow) Round and Basson 1997

L Hungarica Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves linear to linear-elliptic, with subrostrate apices
  2. Raphe valve with asymmetric fascia
  3. Terminal raphe fissures turned to opposite sides

Valves are linear to linear-elliptic with subrostrate apices. The raphe valve has a fascia. The fascia is typically asymmetric. Terminal raphe fissures are turned toward opposite sides. Striae are biseriate, 18-24 in 10 µm.