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Guide to Reimeria uniseriata

Sala, Guerrero and Ferrario 1993

Reimeria Uniseriata Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves linear-lanceolate with subcapitate ends
  2. Striae uniseriate
  3. Isolated stigma in central nodule
  4. Ventral side of central valve expanded

Valves are linear-lanceolate with subcapitate ends. The ventral side of the central valve is expanded. A stigma is present on central nodule. Striae are comprised of one row of areolae (uniseriate).