Compare Cocconeis pediculus
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The valve of Cocconeis placentula is flat, allowing entire valve face to be in focus in LM.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
17.0-41.5 µm
17.0-41.5 µm
Width Range
14-23 µm
14-23 µm
Striae in 10 µm
16-22 in the raphe valve center, 16-21 in the rapheless valve center
16-22 in the raphe valve center, 16-21 in the rapheless valve center
Cocconeis placentula sensu lato
Length Range
9-68 µm
9-68 µm
Width Range
7-32 µm
7-32 µm
Striae in 10 µm
20-24 on raphe valve, 15-25 on rapheless valve
20-24 on raphe valve, 15-25 on rapheless valve