Compare Achnanthidium duthiei
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Achnanthidium duthiei differs from A. latecephalum and Achnanthes lineariformis by valve shape. While A. duthiei valves are linear to linear-lanceolate with capitate apices, A. latecephalum has linear-lanceolate valves with broadly rostrate or subcapitate ends, is smaller in size, and has a higher striae density. Achnanthes lineariformis has linear to linear-elliptical valves.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
22-32 µm
22-32 µm
Width Range
4.5-5.2 µm
4.5-5.2 µm
Striae in 10 µm
14-22 in the center valve, 28-34 at the ends
14-22 in the center valve, 28-34 at the ends
Achnanthidium latecephalum
Length Range
10-16 µm
10-16 µm
Width Range
3.5-3.9 µm
3.5-3.9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
20-26 in the center valve, 35-40 at the ends
20-26 in the center valve, 35-40 at the ends