Valves are elliptic-lanceolate, with slightly apiculate apices. The raphe valve has a bowtie-shaped central area. The striae on the raphe valve are strongly radiate and dense. The rapheless valve has a cavum. The striae on the rapheless valve are less dense than on the raphe valve.
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