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Guide to Stauroneis superkuelbsii

Bahls 2010

Stauroneis Superkuelbsii Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Areolae next to stauros extremely elongated
  2. Valves lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, 80-156 µm long
  3. Areolae coarse

Stauroneis superkuelbsii has large lanceolate to linear-lanceolate valves that are 80 to 156 µm long. Areolae are somewhat transapically elongate and number 13 to 17 in 10 µm. Areolae adjacent to the central fascia are extremely transapically elongate.