Navicula geronimensis is similar to N. tripunctata in valve size and shape, but can be distinguished by its asymmetric central area and deflected proximal raphe ends. Navicula eichhorniaephila is similar in features of the central area and raphe ends, but is smaller in size.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
46-50 µm
Width Range
8-9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-10
Gs023353  Nageron4
Gs023353  Nageron1
Gs023353  Nageron2
Gs023353  Nageron3
Gs023353  Nageron4 Gs023353  Nageron1 Gs023353  Nageron2 Gs023353  Nageron3

Navicula tripunctata

(O.F.Müll.) Bory 1822

Length Range
32-60 µm
Width Range
6–10 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9–12
Navicula tripunctata LM6 Navicula tripunctata LM4 Navicula tripunctata LM8 Navicula tripunctata LM10 Navicula tripunctata LM2 Navicula tripunctata LM12 Navicula tripunctata LM14