Compare Cymbella subturgidula
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Cymbella subturgidula possesses two stigmata, while C. tropica has only one. It differs from C. turgidula by the less convex ventral margin and lower areola density.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
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
Cymbella tropica
Length Range
26-42 µm
26-42 µm
Width Range
8.5-12 µm
8.5-12 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-10 in center valve, 13-14 at apices
9-10 in center valve, 13-14 at apices
Cymbella turgidula
Length Range
27-46 µm
27-46 µm
Width Range
9.5-14 µm
9.5-14 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-11 dorsal in the center valve, 12-13 at apices
9-11 dorsal in the center valve, 12-13 at apices