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

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
42.5-69.7 µm
Width Range
7.7-10.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
10
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
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

Pinnularia nodosa

(Ehrenb.) W.Sm. 1856

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