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Nitzschiaceae

plural noun
Nitzsch·​i·​a·​ce·​ae

Definition of Nitzschiaceae

: a family of diatoms (order Pennales) having the features of the genus Nitzschia

History and Etymology for Nitzschiaceae

New Latin, from Nitzschia, type genus + -aceae

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