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Eunotia superbidens is close in size to E. praerupta; however, E. superbidens differs by having a biundulate dorsal margin and higher stria density. In comparison with E. bidens, valves of E. superbidens are larger in length and breadth. In addition to larger valves, E. superbidens has lower areola density than E. richbuttensis.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Eunotia superbidens LM1 Eunotia superbidens LM2 Eunotia superbidens LM3 Eunotia superbidens LM4 Eunotia superbidens LM5 Eunotia superbidens LM6 Eunotia superbidens LM7
Length Range
23.3-111.2 µm
Width Range
at the valve center: 11.4-16.7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
7-11 in the valve center, 12-14 at the ends.

Eunotia bidens

Ehrenb. 1943

Eunotia bidens LM1 Eunotia bidens LM2 Eunotia bidens LM3 Eunotia bidens LM4 Eunotia bidens LM5 Eunotia bidens LM6 Eunotia bidens LM7
Length Range
46.7-60.0 µm
Width Range
at the valve center: 8.5-10.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-12 in the valve center, 12-15 at the ends

Eunotia richbuttensis

Furey, R.L.Lowe and Johansen 2011

Eunotia richbuttensis LM1 Eunotia richbuttensis LM2 Eunotia richbuttensis LM3 Eunotia richbuttensis LM4 Eunotia richbuttensis LM5 Eunotia richbuttensis LM6
Length Range
20-59 µm
Width Range
7.3-9.9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10-14 at the center of the valve, 12-16 at the ends

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Eunotia praerupta

Ehrenb.

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