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Gomphonema mexicanum can be distinguished from G. affine by its elliptical-clavate valve shape and distinctive stigma.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Mexicanum 006 Mexicanum 001 Mexicanum 005 Mexicanum 002 Mexicanum 003 Mexicanum 004
Length Range
26-55 µm
Width Range
9-13 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-11

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Gomphonema affine

Kutz.