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Guide to Nupela elegantula

Potapova 2011

Nupela Elegantula Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves linear-lanceolate
  2. Raphe absent on one valve
  3. Rhombic-lanceolate axial areas on both valves
  4. Raphe valve with round central area

Valves are linear-lanceolate with broadly subrostrate ends. Striae are slightly radiate throughout the valve, parallel or slightly convergent at the apices, 34-38 in 10 μm. Raphe is absent on one of the valves. Raphe valve has rhombic-lanceolate axial area and round central area. Rapheless valve has rhombic-lanceolate axial area, but no distinct central area.