Pinnularia subgibba var. undulata is more narrow, with a less developed fascia.

Pinnularia gibba is larger and has more capitate ends.

Pinnularia subgibba is larger and has a greater length to width ratio and more narrow fascia.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
40-88 µm
Width Range
9-12 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-10
888 Gray
651 Gray
623 Gray
546 Gray
474 Gray
468 Gray
411 Gray
888 Gray 651 Gray 623 Gray 546 Gray 474 Gray 468 Gray 411 Gray
Length Range
67-83 µm
Width Range
8.30-9.30 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-10
Pinnularia subgibba var undulata LM6 Pinnularia subgibba var undulata LM3 Pinnularia subgibba var undulata LM4 Pinnularia subgibba var undulata LM5 Pinnularia subgibba var undulata LM2 Pinnularia subgibba var undulata LM1

Also compare to

Pinnularia gibba

Ehrenb.

Pinnularia subgibba

Krammer