Compare Cymbella maggiana
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The valves of Cymbella affinis and C. subturgidula are smaller, and have protracted apices and 1-2 stigmata.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
29.4-78.2 µm
29.4-78.2 µm
Width Range
10.5-14.3 µm
10.5-14.3 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-12 at the valve center, up to 14 near the apices
8-12 at the valve center, up to 14 near the apices
Cymbella affinis
Length Range
19-36 µm
19-36 µm
Width Range
6.9-9.0 µm
6.9-9.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-12 in the center valve, 13-14 at the ends
9-12 in the center valve, 13-14 at the ends
Cymbella subturgidula
Length Range
23-57 (inital cells up to 60) µm
23-57 (inital cells up to 60) µm
Width Range
8-13 µm
8-13 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-11 in the valve center
8-11 in the valve center