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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
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Length Range
46-50 µm
Width Range
8-9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-10

Navicula tripunctata

(O.F.Müll.) Bory 1822

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Length Range
32-60 µm
Width Range
6–10 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9–12

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