Malawidopsis spec. J gen. et sp. nov.

Fig. 18J

Abbreviated description: Cp sub-rectangular, with straight dorsal and slightly sinuous ventral margins running sub-parallel, anterior and posterior margins broadly rounded. RV broadly overlapping LV on all sides, antero- and postero-ventral sides slightly gaping. In dorsal view, Cp narrow, with nearly parallel lateral sides. Valves surface slightly pitted.

Measurements: length of female = 468–485 µm. Locality: LM/99/02, LM/99/04.

Locality: Metangula, Mozambique at 31 m depth (21/3/1999) .