A–F SEM images of Pseudostaurosira vulpina sp. nov. A, B valve views showing striation pattern, features of the axial area, spine position and presence of depressed apical pore fields (black arrows) C, D close-ups with details of apical pore fields areolae and spines E tilted view of a frustule showing open girdle bands with overlapping extremes (white arrows) F internal view showing apical pore fields and the internal disk-like areolar depositions. Scale bars: 2 µm (C, D); 5 µm (A, B, E, F).

 
 
  Part of: Morales EA, Wetzel CE, Ector L (2021) New and poorly known araphid diatom species (Bacillariophyta) from regions near Lake Titicaca, South America and a discussion on the continued use of morphological characters in araphid diatom taxonomy. PhytoKeys 187: 23-70. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.187.73338