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Guide to Cymbopleura angustata

(W.Sm.) Krammer 2003

Cymbopleura Angustata Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves lanceolate, subtly triundulate, very slightly dorsiventral
  2. Proximal raphe ends close, deflected ventrally
  3. Distal raphe fissures comma-shaped, deflected dorsally

Cymbopleura angustata has lanceolate valves that are subtly triundulate and very slightly dorsiventral. Proximal raphe ends are close and deflected ventrally. Distal raphe fissures are comma-shaped and deflected dorsally.