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Guide to Encyonopsis czarneckii

Bahls 2013

Encyonopsis Czarnecki Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves linear-lanceolate
  2. Apices capitate
  3. Central area small, asymmetric
  4. Valves usually >20 µm in length

Encyonopsis czarneckii has linear-lanceolate valves, with capitate apices. Valves are generally more than 20 µm in length. The central area is small and asymmetric. Striae number 22-26 in 10 µm.