Gyrosigma sciotoense has wider valves, an asymmetric central area, and external proximal raphe ends curved in opposite directions.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
53-154 µm
Width Range
8-15 µm
Striae in 10 µm
22-26
Gyrosigma obtusatum LM5
Gyrosigma obtusatum LM1
Gyrosigma obtusatum LM3
Gyrosigma obtusatum LM6
Gyrosigma obtusatum LM77
Gyrosigma obtusatum LM22
Gyrosigma obtusatum LM5 Gyrosigma obtusatum LM1 Gyrosigma obtusatum LM3 Gyrosigma obtusatum LM6 Gyrosigma obtusatum LM77 Gyrosigma obtusatum LM22

Gyrosigma nodiferum

(Grunow) Reimer 1966

Length Range
67-94 µm
Width Range
10-12 µm
Striae in 10 µm
19-20 transapical striae; 20-22 longitudinal rows of areolae
Gyrosigma Nodiferum LM1 GC114556 008 Gyrosigma Nodiferum LM6 GC107027a 005 Gyrosigma Nodiferum LM4 GC114556 009 Gyrosigma Nodiferum LM3 GC114556 007 Gyrosigma Nodiferum LM2 GC114556 010b Gyrosigma Nodiferum LM7 GC107027a 003 Gyrosigma Nodiferum LM5 GC107027a 004

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Gyrosigma sciotoense

(W.S.Sullvant) Cleve