Compare Cymbella alpestris
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Cymbella hantzschiana has smaller valves (mostly 25-50 µm long) and a somewhat higher density of striae and areolae. Cymbella cymbiformis has 1-2 stigmata and a lower stria density.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
40.1-65.1 µm
40.1-65.1 µm
Width Range
9.0-11.7 µm
9.0-11.7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-10 at the valve center, up to 12 at the apices
8-10 at the valve center, up to 12 at the apices
Cymbella hantzschiana
Length Range
25.8-46.6 µm
25.8-46.6 µm
Width Range
7.6-11.2 µm
7.6-11.2 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-12 in the valve center, up to 14 at the apices
9-12 in the valve center, up to 14 at the apices
Cymbella cymbiformis
Length Range
75.9-120.9 µm
75.9-120.9 µm
Width Range
17.0-20.1 µm
17.0-20.1 µm
Striae in 10 µm
6-9 at the valve center, up to 15 near the apices
6-9 at the valve center, up to 15 near the apices