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Guide to Navicula erifuga

Lange-Bert. in Krammer and Lange-Bert. 1985

N Erifuga Guide
Credit: Marina Potapova
  1. Wedge-shaped ends
  2. Proximal raphe ends deflected
  3. Distal raphe ends hooked
  4. Central area asymmetric

Valves are lanceolate and 21-36 µm long by 5-7 µm wide. The proximal raphe ends are deflected. The central area is both asymmetric and "bow-tie" in shape.