Valves circular with hexagonal areolae uniformly distributed across valve; a distinct central area is absent. Prominent ocelli are present near the valve margin, usually 4, sometimes 3-6. Rimoportulae may be visible on interior valve interspersed with ocelli, 1-2 between each pair of consecutive ocelli. The valve margin is scalloped, forming a narrow circumferential ridge.
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