Compare Achnanthidium alpestre
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Achnanthidium alpestre differs from A. deflexum by having denser striae and linear-lanceolate, not linear-elliptical or elliptical valves.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
10.3-20.4 µm
10.3-20.4 µm
Width Range
3.7-4.4 µm
3.7-4.4 µm
Striae in 10 µm
24-28 in the center of raphe valve, 26-32 in the center of rapheless valve, 35-42 at the ends
24-28 in the center of raphe valve, 26-32 in the center of rapheless valve, 35-42 at the ends
Achnanthidium deflexum
Length Range
7.4-28.3 µm
7.4-28.3 µm
Width Range
3.1-5.3 µm
3.1-5.3 µm
Striae in 10 µm
15-28 in the middle of raphe valve
15-28 in the middle of raphe valve