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Guide to Navicula cari

Ehrenb. 1836

Navicula Cari Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Central area rounded to rectangular
  2. Striae evenly spaced throughout
  3. Striae curved and strongly radiate near valve center

Valves are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate with a distinct, rounded to rectangular central area. Striae are evenly spaced throughout. Striae are curved and strongly radiate near the valve center.