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Guide to Navicula salinarum

Grunow 1880

Navicula Salinarum Guide
Credit: Pat Kociolek
  1. Valves broadly elliptical-lanceolate
  2. Ends produced, rostrate
  3. Valves are 23-35 µm long, 8-9 µm broad
  4. Central area is formed by alternating long and short striae

Valves are broadly elliptical-lanceolate with produced, rostrate ends. The elliptical to elliptical-lanceolate central area is formed by alternating long and short striae in the center of the valve. The striae are lineate, radiate, arched, becoming parallel near the apices.