Compare Pseudostaurosira parasitica
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Although the striae of P. parasitica are similar to those of P. pseudoconstruens, the valves of P. pseudoconstruens are cruciform in shape.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
9-18 µm
9-18 µm
Width Range
4.5-5 µm
4.5-5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
19-21
19-21
Pseudostaurosira pseudoconstruens
Length Range
8-15.5 µm
8-15.5 µm
Width Range
3.5-7 µm
3.5-7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
8.5 near the center increasing to 18 at the apices
8.5 near the center increasing to 18 at the apices