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Compare Encyonopsis bobmarshallensis

Bahls 2013

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Encyonopsis kutenaiorum has larger valves, a larger central area and a somewhat higher stria density. Encyonopsis perborealis is similar in size and shape, but has a higher stria density. Encyonopsis moseri has more lanceolate (less linear) valves and lacks a central area.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Encyonopsis Moseri1 Encyonopsis Moseri2 Encyonopsis Moseri3 Encyonopsis Moseri4 Encyonopsis Moseri5 Encyonopsis Moseri6 Encyonopsis Moseri7
Length Range
8.7-18.7 µm
Width Range
2.7-3.6 µm
Striae in 10 µm
22-24

Encyonopsis perborealis

Krammer 1997

Encyonopsis Perborealis1 Encyonopsis Perborealis2 Encyonopsis Perborealis3 Encyonopsis Perborealis4 Encyonopsis Perborealis5 Encyonopsis Perborealis6 Encyonopsis Perborealis7
Length Range
9.7-18.6 µm
Width Range
2.5-3.8 µm
Striae in 10 µm
26-30

Encyonopsis kutenaiorum

Bahls 2013

Encyonopsiskutenai 1 Encyonopsiskutenai 2 Encyonopsiskutenai 3 Encyonopsiskutenai 4 Encyonopsiskutenai 5 Encyonopsiskutenai 6 Encyonopsiskutenai 7
Length Range
16.5-21.2 µm
Width Range
3.2-3.5 µm
Striae in 10 µm
23-26

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Encyonopsis moseri

Krammer 1997

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