Compare Achnanthes inflata
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Achnanthes inflata var. elata has more narrow ends than A. inflata. Achnanthes coarctata has a central constriction of the valve margin, compared to the central expansion of the margin of A. inflata. Achnanthes inflata has more capitate and broadly rounded apicies than other species in the genus.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
32-59 µm
32-59 µm
Width Range
13.5–21.1 µm
13.5–21.1 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11
11
Achnanthes longboardia
Length Range
22.6-47.8 µm
22.6-47.8 µm
Width Range
8-10.5 µm
8-10.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
13-15 on raphe valve, 12-14 on rapheless valve
13-15 on raphe valve, 12-14 on rapheless valve
Achnanthes coarctata
Length Range
32-70 µm
32-70 µm
Width Range
9.4-15 µm
9.4-15 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11 on the raphe valve, 9-10 on the rapheless valve
11 on the raphe valve, 9-10 on the rapheless valve