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Cymbopleura incertiformis var. laterostrata has linear-lanceolate valves. The linear valves of Encyonopsis lacuscaerulei have concave or triundulate margins, apices that are deflected ventrally, and distal raphe ends that are hooked towards the ventral margin.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Cymbopleura incertiformis var. linearis LM1 Cymbopleura incertiformis var. linearis LM2 Cymbopleura incertiformis var. linearis LM3 Cymbopleura incertiformis var. linearis LM4 Cymbopleura incertiformis var. linearis LM6 Cymbopleura incertiformis var. linearis LM7
Length Range
41.8-55.5 µm
Width Range
6.5-8.9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
15-17 at the valve center, 20-24 at the ends on the dorsal side

Cymbopleura incertiformis var. laterostrata

Krammer 2003

Cymbopleura inceriformis v laterostrata LM1 Cymbopleura inceriformis v laterostrata LM2 Cymbopleura inceriformis v laterostrata LM3 Cymbopleura inceriformis v laterostrata LM4 Cymbopleura inceriformis v laterostrata LM5 Cymbopleura inceriformis v laterostrata LM6
Length Range
29.6-45.9 µm
Width Range
5.9-6.9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
16-18 at the valve center, about 20 at the ends on the dorsal side

Encyonopsis lacuscaerulei

Bahls 2013

Encyonopsis Lacuscaeruleus 1 Encyonopsis Lacuscaeruleus 2 Encyonopsis Lacuscaeruleus 3 Encyonopsis Lacuscaeruleus 4 Encyonopsis Lacuscaeruleus 5 Encyonopsis Lacuscaeruleus 6 Encyonopsis Lacuscaeruleus 7
Length Range
36-61 µm
Width Range
5.5-6.8 µm
Striae in 10 µm
17-20

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