Diatoms of North AmericaDiatoms of North America
Return to overview

Compare Planothidium potapovae

C.E.Wetzel and Ector 2019

Compare

Planothidium potapovae differs from Planothidium rostratum, by the lanceolate-elliptical valves with rostrate or narrowly subcapitate apices and wider central areas.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Gsn23403 Plrostr 3 Gsn23403 Plrostr 2 Gsn23403 Plrostr 5 Gc48893A 1A
Length Range
11.0-17.5 µm
Width Range
5.0-6.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11-13

Also compare to

Planothidium rostratum

Diatoms of North America relies on the financial support of our user community. We aim to build our technical content by engaging diatomists at all levels and training the next generation. We need you to reach our 2025 fundraising goal of $25,000.

If you use and appreciate DONA, make your DONAtion today.

Give to diatoms.org