Compare Gomphonema pusillum
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Gomphonema acuminatum var. pusillum is smaller and more linear than G. acuminatum, with which it is frequently confused. It differs from G. brebissonii by being comparatively wider near the headpole.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
32-56 µm
32-56 µm
Width Range
6.5-9.0 µm
6.5-9.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11-13
11-13
Gomphonema acuminatum
Length Range
19-77 µm
19-77 µm
Width Range
7-12 µm
7-12 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-12 at the center, 12-14 towards the footpole
9-12 at the center, 12-14 towards the footpole
