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Guide to Encyonopsis stafsholtii

Bahls 2013

Encyonopsis Stafsholtii Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves rhombic-lanceolate
  2. Apices gradually protracted
  3. Central area small, asymmetric

Encyonopsis stafsholtii has rhombic-lanceolate valves 25-45 µm long. The apices are gradually protracted and narrowly subrostrate. The central area is small and asymmetric. Striae number 22-25 in 10 µm.