Nitzschia biacrula is most often observed in girdle view. In girdle view it is slightly sigmoid as compared to N. dissipata, which is more linear.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
36-64.5 µm
Width Range
5.2-6.5 µm
Nitzschia biacrula LM2
Nitzschia biacrula LM5
Nitzschia biacrula LM6
Nitzschia biacrula LM3
Nitzschia biacrula LM4
Nitzschia biacrula LM1
Nitzschia biacrula LM2 Nitzschia biacrula LM5 Nitzschia biacrula LM6 Nitzschia biacrula LM3 Nitzschia biacrula LM4 Nitzschia biacrula LM1

Nitzschia dissipata

(Kütz.) Rabenh. 1860

Length Range
11.9-72 µm
Width Range
2.9-8 µm
Striae in 10 µm
32-50
Nitzschia dissipata LM6 Nitzschia dissipata LM2 Nitzschia dissipata LM4 Nitzschia dissipata LM3 Nitzschia dissipata LM5 Nitzschia dissipata LM1