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Guide to Nitzschia microcephala

Grunow 1880

Nitzschia Microcephala Guide
Credit: Pat Kociolek
  1. Valves linear
  2. Apices protracted
  3. Length 10-15 µm
  4. Striae difficult to resolve

Valves are linear with margins straight, or slightly concave. Apices are protracted, narrow and narrowly rounded. Striae are not easily resolvable.

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