Compare Cymbella neocistula
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Cymbella subcistula has a nearly filiform raphe, 2-5 stigmata and areola density of 19-24 in 10 µm. Cymbella dorsenotata has up to 6 stigmata, a cymbiform to lunate outline, and coarser areola density of 12-15 in 10 µm. Cymbella proxima has broader valves and lower areola density (12-15 in 10 µm). Cymbella blinni has smaller valves (<12 μm wide), higher areola density (22-30 in 10 μm), higher stria density (10-15 in 10 μm) and 1-5 stigmata.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
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 proxima
Length Range
51-104 µm
51-104 µm
Width Range
17.8-23.0 µm
17.8-23.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
7-8 in the center valve, up to 12 at the ends
7-8 in the center valve, up to 12 at the ends
Cymbella blinnii
Length Range
22.4-54.4 µm
22.4-54.4 µm
Width Range
7.6-11.4 µm
7.6-11.4 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10-14 at the valve center, 14-15 near the apices
10-14 at the valve center, 14-15 near the apices