Genus: Test circular, ovoid or discoid; pseudostome eccentric, circular or ovoidal; with or without spines (Kudo, 1966). Species: Test variable in shape and size; diameter 100-150 μm; pseudostome 50-60 μm; with 4-6 spines (?); opaque or semitransparent; with fine sand-grains or diatom shells (Kudo, 1966). 138-200 μm in diameter, 48-60 height; several spines; pseudostome 30-60 μm, recurved, invaginated (Illustrated Guide, 1985).

Similar species -->> C. ecornis (lack spines)

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