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The junction lines of E. alata and E. ornata have multiple bulges or swellings. The junction line of E. punctulata is abbreviated and restricted to the terminal portion of the lobe of each keel.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
38-85 µm
38-85 µm
Width Range
19-31 (girdle view) µm
19-31 (girdle view) µm
Striae in 10 µm
20-26
20-26
Entomoneis alata
Length Range
48-129 µm
48-129 µm
Width Range
9.7-10.1 (valve, excluding keels); 14.9-18.8 (valve, including keels); 32-42 (girdle view) µm
9.7-10.1 (valve, excluding keels); 14.9-18.8 (valve, including keels); 32-42 (girdle view) µm
Striae in 10 µm
15-18
15-18
Entomoneis punctulata
Length Range
29-45 µm
29-45 µm
Width Range
7.0-11.4 (valve height, including keel) µm
7.0-11.4 (valve height, including keel) µm
Striae in 10 µm
36-40
36-40