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Pleurosigma diversestriatum has valves that are less arched, with a lower stria density, a smaller central area, a less eccentric raphe position and greater raphe angles. The raphe of P. aestuarii is less eccentric. Pleurosigma marinum is larger (110-180 µm), with a greater raphe angle (61-89°).

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Length Range
65-75 µm
Width Range
16-19 µm
Striae in 10 µm
28-32

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Pleurosigma diversestriatum

F.Meister 1935

Pleurosigma aestuarii

(Bréb. ex Kütz.) W.Sm.

Pleurosigma marinum

Donkin 1858