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Encyonopsis aequalis has subrostrate apices. Encyonopsis descripta has linear-lanceolate valves and a large rounded central area.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Encyonopsisaequalis 1 Encyonopsisaequalis 2 Encyonopsisaequalis 3 Encyonopsisaequalis 4 Encyonopsisaequalis 5 Encyonopsisaequalis 6 Encyonopsisaequalis 7
Length Range
24.9-31.7 µm
Width Range
5.9-7.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-15 at the valve center, 16-19 near the apices

Kurtkrammeria aequalis

(W.Sm.) Krammer 1997

Encyonopsisaequaliformis1 Encyonopsisaequaliformis2 Encyonopsisaequaliformis3 Encyonopsisaequaliformis4 Encyonopsisaequaliformis5 Encyonopsisaequaliformis6 Encyonopsisaequaliformis7
Length Range
22-41 µm
Width Range
5.6-7.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-16 at the valve center, 18-20 near the ends

Encyonopsis descripta

(Hust.) Krammer 1997

Encyonopsis Descripta3 Encyonopsis Descripta7 Encyonopsis Descripta6 Encyonopsis Descripta1 Encyonopsis Descripta2
Length Range
25.7-29.9 µm
Width Range
5.4-6.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
18-20 at valve center, 20-22 near the apices