Compare Staurophora amphioxys
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Staurophora brantii has rhombic-lanceolate valves with broadly-rounded and slightly protracted apices. Staurophora columbiana has linear-lanceolate valves and a poorly defined central area. Staurophora soodensis amd S. tackei are much smaller. Besides being smaller, S. wislouchii has elliptic-lanceolate valves with distinctly protracted apices.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
40.8-67.6 µm
40.8-67.6 µm
Width Range
12.3-17.5 µm
12.3-17.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
13-16
13-16
Staurophora brantii
Length Range
38-48 µm
38-48 µm
Width Range
9-12 µm
9-12 µm
Striae in 10 µm
18-24 (14 initial valve)
18-24 (14 initial valve)
Staurophora soodensis
Length Range
22-33 µm
22-33 µm
Width Range
4.4-8.8 µm
4.4-8.8 µm
Striae in 10 µm
16 (middle) to 20 (ends)
16 (middle) to 20 (ends)
