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Guide to Stauroneis kriegeri

R.M.Patrick 1945

Stauroneis Kreigeri Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves linear-lanceolate
  2. Apices subcapitate
  3. Stauros narrow, nearly rectangular
  4. Striae radiate
  5. Proximal raphe ends straight

Stauroneis kriegeri has linear-lanceolate valves with subcapitate apices and a relatively narrow, nearly rectangular stauros. Striae are radiate throughout and proximal raphe ends are straight and not expanded.