Compare Cymbella cymbiformis
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Cymbella neocistula typically has 3 or more stigmata. Cymbella parva and C. vulgata have smaller valves and higher stria density. Cymbella dorsenotata is larger with bluntly rounded apices and a 2-6 stigmata.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
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
Cymbella neocistula
Length Range
32-85 µm
32-85 µm
Width Range
11-22 µm
11-22 µm
Striae in 10 µm
7-10 at valve center, 10-13 near ends
7-10 at valve center, 10-13 near ends
Cymbella parva
Length Range
24.5-41.2 µm
24.5-41.2 µm
Width Range
6.9-8.9 µm
6.9-8.9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10-12 at the valve center, up to 14 near the apices
10-12 at the valve center, up to 14 near the apices
Cymbella vulgata
Length Range
30.4-59.5 µm
30.4-59.5 µm
Width Range
7.8-11.7 µm
7.8-11.7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-11 at the valve center, up to 14 near the apices
9-11 at the valve center, up to 14 near the apices