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Guide to Encyonopsis hustedtii

Bahls 2013

Encyonopsis Hustedti Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves linear to linear-lanceolate
  2. Apices capitate
  3. Central area round
  4. Valves <20 µm in length

Encyonopsis hustedtii has linear to linear-lanceolate valves with capitate apices. Valves are less than 20 µm in length. The central area is round and variable in size. Striae number 23-26 in 10 µm.