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Guide to Gomphonema germainii

Kociolek and Stoermer 1990

Gomphonema Germainii Guide
Credit: David Burge
  1. Valves linear-clavate to clavate
  2. Axial area broad to narrow
  3. Stigmoid present
  4. Apices acute

Valves are linear-clavate or clavate, with a narrow or broad axial area, respectively. Stigmoid located on the end of a central stria. Apices are acutely rounded.