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Pinnularia dactylus has smaller valves less than 38 µm in width and greater than 6 striae in 10 µm. Valves of P. mesogongyla are also less than 38 µm in width, a smaller central area and 5-6 striae in 10 µm. Valves of Pinnularia viridis are less than 30 µm wide and and 6-7 striae in 10 µm. Valves of P. flexuosa have broadly rounded apices.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
172.7-297.0 µm
172.7-297.0 µm
Width Range
39.3-64.0 µm
39.3-64.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
4-5
4-5