The Dichotomous Key...
Are the cells rectangular and transparent
( 1 )
or square, is the cell diameter between 1.0 and 1.2 micron and
is there not indentations at the septa
( 2 )
or barrel, rectangular or discoid, is the cell diameter between
1.2 and 2.0 micron and is there indentations at the septa
( 3 )
...?
Both the average diameter and its range in micron should be
measured; it is important to note whether the diameter is greater
than 1 micron or less than 1 micron.