Diatoms of North AmericaDiatoms of North America
Return to overview

Compare Navicula trivialis

Lange-Bert. 1980

Compare

Navicula cryptocephala is more narrow (4-6 µm wide) and striae are more fine (16 in 10 µm).

Navicula whitefishensis has larger valves, a larger central area and more radiate striae.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Navicula trivialis LM6 Navicula trivialis LM5 Navicula trivialis LM4 Navicula trivialis LM2 Navicula trivialis LM1
Length Range
28-44 µm
Width Range
8-10 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12

Navicula whitefishensis

Bahls 2012

Navicula whitefishensis LM5 Navicula whitefishensis LM4 Navicula whitefishensis LM3 Navicula whitefishensis LM1 Navicula whitefishensis LM2
Length Range
46-60 µm
Width Range
11.3-14.2 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-14

Navicula cryptocephala

Kütz. 1844

Navicula cryptocephala LM4 Navicula cryptocephala LM6 Navicula cryptocephala LM2 Navicula cryptocephala LM7 Navicula cryptocephala LM5 Navicula cryptocephala LM1 Navicula cryptocephala LM3
Length Range
21-34 µm
Width Range
5.2-6.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
15-17

Diatoms of North America is running a fundraising campaign to keep the servers in operation. We need you to reach our $25,000 fundraising goal.

If you use and appreciate DONA, make your DONAtion today.

For the Gift Designation, type "diatom" in the search box and select "Diatom Lab Research Fund". This is the designated fund for diatoms.org.

Donate today