Description of Raphidiophrys
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Centroheliozoa with flat tangential siliceous scales consisting of two parallel plates connected by internal radial septae (seen in scanning electron-micrographs as radial striations or ribs). The scale has a hollow marginal rim. Radial elements are absent. May form clusters of cells. Type species: R. viridis Archer, 1867.
