Leaves are typically ovoid to elongate to linear in shape. Rounded anteriorly, curving behind anus to meet in a somewhat elongate point. Cells are typically ovoid, elongate, foot- or cigar-shaped. The asci elongate into the ostiole, and discharge the ascospores outward. As ephraye mature, the tentacles elongate and become filiform. The decrease in material thickness causes the material to elongate. The purplish flowers are placed in close whorls on elongate racemes. If the packer allows free motion then the tubing can elongate or shorten. Flowers each up from about 180-250 pinkish stamens with elongate anthers. However, it is possible to elongate the filament at either end. As the flowering stems bloom they elongate into a spike-like shape. During DNA replication, DNA polymerases elongate new strands of DNA against complementary template strands. Over time, the buds elongate, moving into surrounding mesodermal tissue, dilate, and divide. These froghoppers have an elongate and strongly shielded body. These cytoplasmic masses then elongate and a daughter nuclei migrates into each mass.