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Guide to Nitzschia reversa

W.Sm. 1853

Nitzschia Reversa Guide
Credit: Pat Kociolek
  1. Apices very long, narrow
  2. Apices deflected in opposite directions
  3. Valves fine
  4. Striae extremely fine

The valves are very fine, with long and narrow apices that are deflected in opposite directions. The striae are extremely fine.