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Guide to Tabularia fasciculata

(C.Agardh) D.M.Williams and Round 1986

Tabularia Fasciculata Guide
Credit: Pat Kociolek
  1. Valves linear-lanceolate to lanceolate
  2. Axial area very broad
  3. Distinct central area not evident
  4. Striae costate

Valves are linear-lanceolate to lanceolate. The apices are set off slightly, rounded but not capitate. The axial area is very broad. No central area is evident. Striae are costate.