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Compare Staurophora soodensis

(Krasske) Bahls 2013

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Staurophora tackei has a wider central fascia and higher stria density. Staurophora caljonii has slightly rostrate apices, transapically twisted valves and a higher areola density.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Staurophora soodensis LM1 Staurophora soodensis LM2 Staurophora soodensis LM7 Staurophora soodensis LM3 Staurophora soodensis LM4 Staurophora soodensis LM5 Staurophora soodensis LM6
Length Range
22-33 µm
Width Range
4.4-8.8 µm
Striae in 10 µm
16 (middle) to 20 (ends)

Staurophora tackei

(Hust.) Bahls 2012

Staurophora tackei LM6 Staurophora tackei LM5 Staurophora tackei LM4 Staurophora tackei LM3 Staurophora tackei LM2 Staurophora tackei LM1
Length Range
21-30 µm
Width Range
5.7-7.3 µm
Striae in 10 µm
20-30

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Staurophora caljonii

Cocquyt 2004

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