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Guide to Encyonopsis albertana

Bahls 2013

Encyonopsis Albertana Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves narrowly lanceolate
  2. Ventral margin flat or weakly arched
  3. Apices rostrate
  4. Striae 20-24 in 10 μm
  5. Valves mostly < 20 µm long

Encyonopsis albertana has narrowly lanceolate and moderately dorsiventral valves that are generally less than 20 µm long and with rostrate apices. The ventral valve margin is flat or weakly arched. Striae number 20-24 in 10 μm.