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Cymbopleura amphicephala has more elliptic valves, with capitate apices that are deflected ventrally. Cymbopleura similiformis has more linear valves, with distinct shoulders and capitate apices.
LM scalebar = 10 µm
Length Range
19.6-43.5 µm
19.6-43.5 µm
Width Range
7.5-9.0 µm
7.5-9.0 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-14 in the valve center, up to 16 near the apices
12-14 in the valve center, up to 16 near the apices
Cymbopleura amphicephala
Length Range
19.8-31.8 µm
19.8-31.8 µm
Width Range
6.4-8.7 µm
6.4-8.7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
12-16 at center valve, up to 18 at the ends
12-16 at center valve, up to 18 at the ends