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Compare Pinnularia subgibba var. lanceolata

Gaiser and Johansen 2000

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Pinnularia subgibba has protracted, nearly capitate apices.

Pinnularia hudsonii has a broader axial area and larger valves.

Pinnularia egregia has a broader transverse fascia and wider axial area.

Pinnularia certa has smaller valves and a broader transverse fascia.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Pinnularia subgibba var. lanceolata LM5 Pinnularia subgibba var. lanceolata LM4 Pinnularia subgibba var. lanceolata LM2 Pinnularia subgibba var. lanceolata LM6 Pinnularia subgibba var. lanceolata LM3 Pinnularia subgibba var. lanceolata LM1
Length Range
57-74 µm
Width Range
8.8-10.2 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-10

Pinnularia subgibba

Krammer 1992

Pinnularia subgibba LM7 Pinnularia subgibba LM4 Pinnularia subgibba LM2 Pinnularia subgibba LM1 Pinnularia subgibba LM5 Pinnularia subgibba LM6 Pinnularia subgibba LM3
Length Range
63-127 µm
Width Range
11.7-13.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8-9

Also compare to

Pinnularia certa

Krammer and Metzeltin in Metzeltin and Lange-Bert. 1998

Pinnularia egregia

Metzeltin and Krammer in Metzeltin and Lange-Bert. 1998

Pinnularia hudsonii

Metzeltin, Lange-Bert. and García-Rodríguez 2005