Pleurasiga minima Throndsen, 1970. Lorica 9.5-16 microns long with 2 transverse costae and 7 longitudinal costae, all of which extend to the posterior of the lorica. The transverse costae are of about the same width, and the lorica narrows below the second costa to form a pointed base. Cell located at the posterior of the lorica, with flagellum protruding above it.