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Encyonema latum differs from E. nicafei by its larger size, smaller length to breadth ratio, and more rounded valve apices.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Encyonema latum LM1 Encyonema latum LM2 Encyonema latum LM3 Encyonema latum LM4 Encyonema latum LM5
Length Range
50-84 µm
Width Range
22-27 µm
Striae in 10 µm
6-8

Encyonema nicafei

S.A.Spauld. 2010

Encyonema nicafei LM1 Encyonema nicafei LM2 Encyonema nicafei LM3 Encyonema nicafei LM4 Encyonema nicafei LM5 Encyonema nicafei LM6
Length Range
56-76 µm
Width Range
16.5-19 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9

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