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Although similar in general appearance, G. micropus has smaller valves (up to 44 µm), distinctly protracted apices and higher stria densities (11-14 in 10 µm).

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Gomphonema Americobtusatum 0 405501 Gomphonema Americobtusatum 1 503601 Gomphonema Americobtusatum 2 496601 Gomphonema Americobtusatum 3 169801 Gomphonema Americobtusatum 4 497901 Gomphonema Americobtusatum 497901 2 Gomphonema Americobtusatum 5 405501
Length Range
16.4-55.0 µm
Width Range
6.2-10.1 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-12

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Gomphonema micropus

Kutz. 1844

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