Compare Gomphoneis minuta
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Gomphoneis minuta is easily confused with G. herculeana, which is usually longer and comparatively wider. It should also be compared to G. herculeana var. abundans, which is similar in breadth, but much longer.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
20-128 µm
20-128 µm
Width Range
14-26 µm
14-26 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10-12
10-12
Gomphoneis herculeana
Length Range
50-165 µm
50-165 µm
Width Range
22-34 µm
22-34 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-12 in the central valve, 12-14 at the headpole, 13-16 at the footpole
8-12 in the central valve, 12-14 at the headpole, 13-16 at the footpole
Gomphoneis herculeana var. abundans
Length Range
76-160 µm
76-160 µm
Width Range
16-25 µm
16-25 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-14 at the headpole, 13-16 at the footpole
12-14 at the headpole, 13-16 at the footpole