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Guide to Sellaphora vincentiana

M.Alibert, P.B.Hamilton, R.Pienitz and D.Antoniades 2023

Sellaphora vincentiana guide
  1. Valves linear
  2. Apices rostrate
  3. Central sternum distinct
  4. Central nodule asymmetric

Valves are small and finely silicified. Valves are linear-elliptic to elliptic, with rostrate ends. The central sternum is distinct. The central nodule is asymmetric and striae are not resolvable in LM.