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Guide to Nitzschia communis

Rabenh. 1860

Nitzschia Communis Guide
Credit: Pat Kociolek
  1. Valves linear
  2. Apices broadly rounded
  3. Striae very fine

Valves linear with rounded apices. Fibulae are relatively large. Striae are fine and number 32-38 in 10 µm.

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