
E. scutigera, Siemensma, 1982
Euglypha scutigera Penard, 1911
Diagnosis: Shell ovoid, without spines, aperture surrounded by 2 rows of scales, 10-12 in a row with small teeth. Body scales ovoid, with a papillary protrusion on the anterior edge.
Dimensions: Shell length 75—90 µm, diameter 46—51 µm, aperture diameter 14—20 µm, scale size 8—12 µm.
Ecology: Fresh water, Sphagnum, damp green mosses.