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Guide to Punctastriata mimetica

E.Morales 2005

Punctastriata Mimetica Guide
Credit: Eduardo Morales, Barry Rosen and Sarah Spaulding
  1. Valves variable
  2. Striae formed of net-like areolae
  3. Spines positioned on costae

Valves are variable in shape - cruciform, rhomboid, lanceolate to oval. Striae are formed by net-like areolae. Spines are present, solid and positioned on a costa.