Compare Gomphoneis herculeana var. loweii
Because of its trullate shape, G. herculeana var. loweii might be confused with Gomphoneis trullata. The valves of G. herculeana var. loweii are more robust, have coarser striae and the apices are broadly rounded.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
47-140 µm
47-140 µm
Width Range
16-25 µm
16-25 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-12 in the central portion of the valve, 12-14 at the headpole, 13-16 at the footpole
8-12 in the central portion of the valve, 12-14 at the headpole, 13-16 at the footpole
Length Range
30-85 µm
30-85 µm
Width Range
11-15 µm
11-15 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10-14
10-14
