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Guide to Cymbopleura fluminea

(R.M.Patrick and Freese) Lange-Bert. and Krammer 2003

Cymbopleura Fluminea Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves slightly dorsiventral
  2. Apices broadly rostrate to capitate
  3. Central area variable

Valves are slightly dorsiventral and linear-lanceolate. Apices are broadly rostrate to capitate. The central area is rounded and variable in size.