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Guide to Encyonopsis descripta

(Hust.) Krammer 1997

Encyonopsis Descripta Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves linear-lanceolate
  2. Apices capitate
  3. Central area large, round, symmetric
  4. Valves >20 µm in length

Encyonopsis descripta has linear-lanceolate valves with capitate apices. Valves are more than 20 µm in length. The central area is large, round and nearly symmetric.