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Compare Playaensis circumfimbria

S.A.Spauld. and Kociolek 2002

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Playaensis circumfimbria is slightly larger than P. furtiva. Playaensis circumfimbria also has radiate striae and a higher stria density than P. furtiva.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Playaensis circumfimbria LM1 Playaensis circumfimbria LM2 Playaensis circumfimbria LM3 Playaensis circumfimbria LM4 Playaensis circumfimbria LM5 Playaensis circumfimbria LM6
Length Range
33.0-35.6 µm
Width Range
7.7-8.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
23-28, higher near the apices

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Playaensis furtiva

S.A.Spauld. and Kociolek 2002