Compare Nitzschia minuta
Nitzschia minuta differs in proportion than N. palea and other varieties in that species complex by being much broader. Striae are usually evident, which distinguish this taxon from those in the N. palea complex.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
20-36 µm
20-36 µm
Width Range
4.0-5.5 µm
4.0-5.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
Striae 36-39, fibulae 13-15
Striae 36-39, fibulae 13-15
Length Range
12-42 µm
12-42 µm
Width Range
3-4 µm
3-4 µm
Striae in 10 µm
36-38
36-38
