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Compare Pinnularia bihastata

(Mann) R.M.Patrick 1966

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Pinnularia cunicephala is much smaller in size and has a wide axial area.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Pinularia bihastata LM6 Pinularia bihastata LM5 Pinularia bihastata LM7 Pinularia bihastata LM1 Pinularia bihastata LM4 Pinularia bihastata LM3 Pinularia bihastata LM2
Length Range
142-208 µm
Width Range
26-30 µm
Striae in 10 µm
5-6

Pinnularia cuneicephala

(A.Mann) R.M.Patrick 1966

Pinnularia cuneicephala LM4 Pinnularia cuneicephala LM6 Pinnularia cuneicephala LM1 Pinnularia cuneicephala LM8 Pinnularia cuneicephala LM5 Pinnularia cuneicephala LM7 Pinnularia cuneicephala LM2
Length Range
79-142 µm
Width Range
14-19 µm
Striae in 10 µm
6-7