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Guide to Navicula capitatoradiata

H.Germ. ex Gasse 1986

Navicula Capitatoradiata Guide2
Credit: Sarah Spaulding
  1. Ends distinctly protracted, rostrate
  2. Striae irregular and curved at valve center
  3. Central area oval to irregular, often with alternately long and short striae

Valves are lanceolate with distinctly protracted, rostrate ends.

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