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Guide to Reimeria sinuata

(W.Greg.) Kociolek and Stoermer 1987

R Sinuata Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves linear-lanceolate with subcapitate ends
  2. Striae biseriate
  3. Isolated stigma on dorsal side of central area
  4. Ventral side of central valve expanded

Valves are linear-lanceolate with subcapitate ends. The ventral side of the central part of the valve is expanded. A stigma is present on the dorsal side of the central area. Striae are comprised of two rows of areolae (biseriate).

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