Compare Lindavia ocellata
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Lindavia rossii has uniform striae ends around the central area, rows of areolae in the central area and lacks papillae. Lindavia polymorpha has larger valves (greater than 8 µm) resembling L. rossii and small valves (less than 8 µm) resembling L. ocellata. Because of the variation in morphology with size, special attention should be given to examine full size range to make a correct identification. Lindavia keutzingiana has more frequently branching striae, striae more often bundled in pseudosectors and greater irregularity in the striae ends. Lindavia comensis has a tangentially undulate valve face.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Diameter
3.7-15 µm
3.7-15 µm
Striae in 10 µm
15-30 based on circumferential density
15-30 based on circumferential density
Lindavia comensis
Diameter
5-12 µm
5-12 µm
Width Range
1.5-3.0 µm
1.5-3.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-12 based on circumferential density
9-12 based on circumferential density