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Guide to Sellaphora subfasciata

Potapova 2013

Sellaphora Subfasciculata Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Valves lanceolate, with capitate apices
  2. Central area elliptic or rectangular
  3. Striae are strongly radiate and bent
  4. Polar bars present

Valves are lanceolate with capitate apices. The central area is elliptic or rectangular. Striae are strongly radiate and bent. The raphe is filiform, with slightly expanded proximal ends. Polar bars are present.

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