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Compare Nupela decipiens

(Reimer) Potapova 2013

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Nupela decipiens is similar to N. praecipua, but N. decipiens differs by having more acute apices, finer striae and a larger central area on the raphe valve.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
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Length Range
9.5-24 µm
Width Range
4.2-6.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
32-45

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Nupela praecipua

(E.Reichardt) E.Reichardt in Rumrich et al.

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