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Guide to Nitzschia recta

Hantzsch ex Rabenh. 1862

Nitzschia Recta Guide
Credit: Kalina Manoylov
  1. Apices beak-like
  2. Valves > 40 µm in length
  3. Striae fine

Valves are linear to linear-lanceolate with beak-like apices. Valve length is greater than 40 µm. Valve ends are rostrate. Striae are fine and may be visible in LM only in larger specimens. Fibulae are perpendicular to the margin and irregularly spaced.