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Oxyneis binalis has panduriform valves and higher stria (16-18 in 10 µm) and septum density (6-8 in 10 µm). Oxyneis apporrecta, an extinct Eocene taxon, has more narrow, panduriform valves.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Oxyneis binalis var elliptica LM6 Oxyneis binalis var elliptica LM5 Oxyneis binalis var elliptica LM4 Oxyneis binalis var elliptica LM2 Oxyneis binalis var elliptica LM1
Length Range
9.3-9.8 µm
Width Range
3.5-4.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
14-16

Oxyneis binalis

(Ehrenb.) Round 1990

Oxyneis binalis LM8 Oxyneis binalis LM4 Oxyneis binalis LM1 Oxyneis binalis LM7 Oxyneis binalis LM2 Oxyneis binalis LM5 Oxyneis binalis LM3
Length Range
11.7-20.1 µm
Width Range
2.2-3.7 at the valve center, 6.3-8.4 at the widest part of the valve µm
Striae in 10 µm
16-18 at center valve

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Oxyneis apporrecta

Siver, Wolfe and Edlund