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Guide to Luticola ventricosa

(Kütz.) D.G.Mann 1990

Luticola Ventricosa Guide
  1. Apices capitate
  2. Valves 6.5-7 µm wide
  3. Striae radiate
  4. Striae composed of 4-5 areolae

Valves are linear, with capitate apices. Valves are 6.5-7 µm wide. Striae are coarsely punctate and radiate. The striae are composed of 4-5 areolae.