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Nitzschia palea var. debilis


Authority:
(Kutzing) Grunow in Cleve & Grunow
Year:
1880
References:
Krammer K. & Lange-Bertalot H. (1997): "Susswaserflora von Mitteleuropa", Vol.2, pg.86, Fig.60:2,3;
Synonyms:
Synedra debilis (Kutzing 1844)
Ecological Preference:
Fresh
Description:
Morphology is similar to Nitzschia palea; valve is linear-lanceolate, but has more capitate ends; length range is smaller than the nominate
Projects:
  • Southeast Florida Coastal Mangroves
  • Florida Bay Paleo Project
  • Dosing Project
  • CERP
  • Transect Project


  • Sample localities:
  • Water Conservation Areas (WCAs)