Glossary
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Isopolar
Isopolar describes valves in which the poles, or apices, of the apical axis are similar in size and shape. Isopolar valves are symmetric to the transapical axis.
See also heteropolar.
Image Credit: Marina Potapova
Image Credit: Marina Potapova
Navicula tripunctata has isopolar valves.