S. armatus (Chodat) G. M. Smith var. chodatii G. M. Smith: Colonies of 2, 4, 8 cells, arranging linearly; cell body ovoid or elongated ellipsoidal, both ends rounded, 7-14 μm long, 3-5 μm wide; each cells with longitudinal ridges on both sides, but ridges unclear at the center; outer cells with short spines (2-4 μm long) projecting inward (Illustrations of The Japanese Fresh-water Algae, 1977).