Compare Kobayasiella micropunctata
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Kobayasiella okadae and K. subtilissima have wider valves that are 7 to 9 µm and 5 to 6 µm wide, respectively. Valves of K. parasubtilissima have a larger length-to-width ratio (6 to 9) and striae that are more difficult to resolve near the central area.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
19-23 µm
19-23 µm
Width Range
3.5-4.3 µm
3.5-4.3 µm
Striae in 10 µm
difficult to resolve in LM
difficult to resolve in LM
Kobayasiella okadae
Length Range
31-37 µm
31-37 µm
Width Range
7-9 µm
7-9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
22-24 (middle), 36-38 (ends)
22-24 (middle), 36-38 (ends)
Kobayasiella parasubtilissima
Length Range
25-42 µm
25-42 µm
Width Range
4.0-4.7 µm
4.0-4.7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
cannot be resolved in LM
cannot be resolved in LM
Kobayasiella subtilissima
Length Range
23-27 µm
23-27 µm
Width Range
5.1-6.0 µm
5.1-6.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
36-40, 30-36 in center
36-40, 30-36 in center