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Compare Pinnularia subanglica

Krammer 2000

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Pinnularia saprophila has smaller cells, with coarser striae.

Pinnluaria biceps has finer striae and larger cells.

Pinnularia subanglica has wider fascia and coarser striae.

Pinnularia amabilis has more distinct, capitate ends.

Pinnularia interruptiformis has smaller valves and finer striae.

Pinnularia latarea has larger cells, with a broader axial area.

Pinnularia rumrichae has smaller, narrower valves with larger central area.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Pinnularia subanglica ANSP GC57554 07 Pinnularia subanglica ANSP GC57554 06 Pinnularia subanglica ANSP GC57554 05 Pinnularia subanglica ANSP GC57554 04 Pinnularia subanglica ANSP GC57554 03 Pinnularia subanglica ANSP GC57554 01 Pinnularia subanglica ANSP GC57554 02
Length Range
27.9-39.9 µm
Width Range
6.3-7.7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11-14

Pinnularia saprophila

Lange-Bert., H.Kobayasi and Krammer 2000

Pinnularia saprophila LM1 Pinnularia saprophila LM2 Pinnularia saprophila LM3 Pinnularia saprophila LM4 Pinnularia saprophila LM5 Pinnularia saprophila LM6 Pinnularia saprophila LM7
Length Range
22-45 µm
Width Range
5.2-6.7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10-12

Also compare to

Pinnularia biceps

BioData Reference
Krammer 2000 Pl 77 Fig 1-6

Pinnularia interruptiformis

BioData Reference
Krammer 2000 Pl 85 Fig 36-40

Pinnularia amabilis

BioData Reference
Krammer 2000 Pl 86 Fig 1-9

Pinnularia

BioData Reference
Krammer 1992 Pl 40 Fig 21-23

Pinnularia rumrichae

Krammer