Neidium pseudodensestriatum has slightly deflected proximal raphe ends. Neidium pseudodensestriatum also has a lower stria density, more tapered valves and more apiculate ends. Neidium apiculatum has markedly deflected proximal raphe ends and a linear valve margin.
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