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Guide to Nitzschia balcanica

Hust. 1945

Nitzschia Balcanica Guide
Credit: Pat Kociolek
  1. Valves constricted at valve center
  2. Central nodule present
  3. Fibula size variable

The valve margin is constricted at the center. A central nodule is present and fibulae are variable in size.

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