Compare Microcostatus krasskei
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Although similar in shape Fallacia pygmaea is much larger and has a clear lyrate area, as opposed to the microcostae in M. krasskei. Microcostatus naumannii is larger than M. krasskei, has coarser striae and subrostrate ends.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
8-9 µm
8-9 µm
Width Range
3-3.8 µm
3-3.8 µm
Striae in 10 µm
38
38
Fallacia pygmaea
Length Range
17-38 µm
17-38 µm
Width Range
8-13 µm
8-13 µm
Striae in 10 µm
24-28 in the center, more fine towards the apices, 32-34
24-28 in the center, more fine towards the apices, 32-34