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Navicula subrhynchocephala differs from N. rostellata by straight or very slightly bent central striae, lower areola density and proximal raphe endings hooked to secondary valve side. In N. rostellata, the central striae are bent, the areola density is higher and proximal raphe ends are hooked to the primary valve side.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Navicula subrhrynchocephala LM6 Navicula subrhrynchocephala LM7 Navicula subrhyncocephala LM4 Navicula subrhynchocephala LM2 Navicula subrhynchocephala LM1 Navicula subhynchocephala LM3 Navicula subrhrynchocephala LM5
Length Range
29-42 µm
Width Range
7.5-8.9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-14

Navicula rostellata

Kütz. 1844

Gs113649 1 Gsn24379 07 Gsn24379 05 Navicula rostellata LM6 Navicula rostellata LM1 Gsn24379 03 Gsn24379 06
Length Range
32-41 µm
Width Range
8.0-9.1 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-14