Compare Cymbella perfossilis
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Cymbella amplificata has straight a proximal raphe that terminates in bulbous ends. Cymbella neocistula has narrower valves, a smaller central area, and typically fewer (2-5) stigmata.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
70-138 µm
70-138 µm
Width Range
17.4-26.3 µm
17.4-26.3 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-11 at the valve center, up to 12 near the apices
8-11 at the valve center, up to 12 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