Patrick, R. & Reimer, C. W (1966). The Diatoms of the United States I. Monographs of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. pp. 136; 172-173 [pl.5:2]
Synonyms:
Synedra delicatissima W. Smith 1853; Synedra delicatissima var. mesoleia Grun. in V. H. 1881
Description:
Valve is linear, needle-shaped, tapering a little to the rounded ends; pseudoraphe is very narrow, but distinct; central area is distinct, longer than broad, and bordered by very short striae; striae are parallel throughout the valve; length is 100-230µm (length-to-breadth ratio is 30-50:1); striae count is 11-14 in 10µm
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