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Guide to Gomphonema christensenii

R.L.Lowe and Kociolek 1984

Gomphonema Christiansenii Guide
Credit: Melissa Vaccarino, Meredith Tyree
  1. Axial area wide
  2. Stigmoid absent
  3. Valves 6.1-7.8 µm wide

Valves are linear clavate, with a wide axial area. Valves are relatively large, ranging from 6.1 to 7.8 µm in width. A stigmoid is absent.

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