In case of identical amino acid fragments, the different proteins can be distinguished by differences in sequences outside the depicted sequence.
Layers may be distinguished by differences in colour, particle size, type of cement, or internal arrangement.
There are two major types of bacteria, the eubacteria and the archaebacteria, and they are distinguished by differences in the composition of their cell wall and cytoplasmic membrane and by certain metabolic features.
The Type IVa and IVb subclasses are distinguished by differences in the pilin subunits, including the fold of the globular domain.
Other similar species can be distinguished by differences in distribution, morphology, staining reaction, and microscopic characteristics.
There are several similar species that can in most cases be distinguished by differences in color, morphology, or substrate.
The male and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings.
Several other Coprinopsis species that resemble C. impatiens may be distinguished by differences in appearance, habit, or spore morphology.
Several other Mycena species look similar, but may be distinguished by differences in size and/or microscopic characteristics.
The mushroom may be confused with another endemic New Zealand species, A. nothofagi, but can be distinguished by differences in microscopic characteristics.
