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Compare Diploneis abscondita

Lange-Bert. and Fuhrmann 2016

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Diploneis calcilacustris is similar in size, but the longitudinal canals are more narrow and striae are finer (numbering 11-13 in 10 µm). Diploneis cantonatii has lower number of striae (11–12 in 10 μm). Diploneis virginiana has smaller valves and higher number of striae (18 in 10 µm).

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Diploneis abscondita LM1 Diploneis abscondita LM2 Diploneis abscondita LM3 Diploneis abscondita LM4 Diploneis abscondita LM5 Diploneis abscondita LM7 Diploneis abscondita LM6
Length Range
13.4-40.3 µm
Width Range
8.0-14.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-15

Diploneis calcilacustris

Lange-Bert. and Fuhrmann 2016

Diploneis calcilacustris LM1 Diploneis calcilacustris LM3 Diploneis calcilacustris LM2 Diploneis calcilacustris LM4 Diploneis calcilacustris LM5 Diploneis calcilacustris LM6 Diploneis calcilacustris LM7
Length Range
20–32 µm
Width Range
11–15 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11-13

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Diploneis cantonatii

Lange-Bertalot, Fuhrmann and Werum

Diploneis virginiana

Lange-Bertalot, Fuhrmann and Werum