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Guide to Navicula aitchelbee

Bahls 2012

Navicula Aitchelbee Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Apices subcapitate
  2. Central area small, asymmetric
  3. Striae straight, 14-16 in 10 μm

Navicula aitchelbee has lanceolate valves 20-36 μm long with subcapitate apices. The central area is small and asymmetric. Striae number 14-16 in 10 μm and are straight near the central area.