Gomphonema acuminatum is differentiated from G. coronatum by the latter having larger inflations near the headpole. Gomphonema brebissonii differs by having a much reduced apical inflation.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
19-77 µm
Width Range
7-12 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-12 at the center, 12-14 toward the footpole
Gomphonema Acuminatum 002
Gomphonema Acuminatum 001
Gomphonema Acuminatum 003
Gomphonema Acuminatum 005
Acuminatum Gc109928B004
Gomphonema Acuminatum 004
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Also compare to

Gomphonema coronatum

Ehrenb.

Gomphonema brebissonii

Kutz.