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Valves of P. nodosa are linear with less distinctive triundulate margins and subcapitate apices.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Pinnularia nodosa var percapitata LM5 Pinnularia nodosa var percapitata LM4 Pinnularia nodosa var percapitata LM3 Pinnularia nodosa var percapitata LM2 Pinnularia nodosa var percapitata LM1
Length Range
42.5-69.7 µm
Width Range
7.7-10.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10

Pinnularia nodosa

(Ehrenb.) W.Sm. 1856

Pinnularia nodosa LM7 Pinnularia nodosa LM6 Pinnularia nodosa LM2 Pinnularia nodosa LM5 Pinnularia nodosa LM4 Pinnularia nodosa LM1 Pinnularia nodosa LM3
Length Range
40.9-65.2 µm
Width Range
7.6-9.3 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-11