Frustulia bahlsii is distinct from many other large Frustulia species by the blunt, spathulate ends of the longitudinal ribs; the porte-crayon is absent. Frustulia pangaeopsis also has blunt rib ends, but differs from F. bahlsii by shorter, narrower valves with a higher stria density. Frustulia bahlsii is larger and has a lower stria density than F. rhomboides.
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