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Compare Diploneis submarginestriata

Jovanovska, Lange-Bert. and Levkov 2020

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Diploneis marginestriata is very similar but it has larger valves and a lower stria density (17-18 in 10 μm). Diploneis modica is smaller and has and considerably narrower internal canals. Diploneis oculata is distinguished by a constantly higher stria density (~22 in 10 μm) and narrower valves. Diploneis galloprovincialis has broader valves.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Diploneis submarginestriata LM5 Diploneis submarginestriata LM3 Diploneis submarginestriata LM4
Length Range
12.2-23.3 µm
Width Range
6.2-7.4 µm
Striae in 10 µm
18-20

Diploneis galloprovincialis

Lange-Bert., Fuhrmann and V. Peeters 2020

Diploneis galloprovincialis LM1 Diploneis galloprovincialis LM5 Diploneis galloprovincialis LM2 Diploneis galloprovincialis LM3 Diploneis galloprovincialis LM4
Length Range
20.5-36.0 µm
Width Range
7.5-8.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
20-21

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Diploneis oculata

BioData Reference
Krammer and Lange-Bertalot 2/1 Pl 110 Fig 13-15

Diploneis modica

BioData Reference
Krammer and Lange-Bertalot 2/1 Pl 110 Fig 9-12

Diploneis fontanella

Lange-Bert.

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