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Guide to Nitzschia alpina

Hust. 1943

Nitzschia Alpina Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Fibulae distinct
  2. Fibulae equally spaced
  3. Striae 23-25 in 10 µm

Valves are linear to lanceolate with variably shaped apices. Fibulae are distinct and number 11-14 in 10 µm. The central fibulae are equidistant and number 23-25 in 10 µm.

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