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Guide to Encyonopsis lacusalpini

Bahls 2013

Encyonopsis Lacusalpini Guide
  1. Valves elliptic-lanceolate
  2. Apices subcapitate
  3. Striae 26-29 in 10 µm
  4. Central striae more prominent and more widely spaced
  5. Valves <20 µm long

Valves are elliptic-lanceolate, less than 20 µm long with subcapitate apices. Striae number 26-29 in 10 µm. Central striae are more prominent and more widely spaced than striae near the ends.