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Guide to Cymbopleura lata

(Grunow) Krammer 2003

Cymbopleura Lata Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves lanceolate to elliptic-lanceolate
  2. Areolae fine
  3. Proximal raphe ends straight

Cymbopleura lata has medium-sized lanceolate to broadly elliptic-lanceolate valves that are less than 100 µm in length. Areolae are fine and number 28-32 in 10 µm. Proximal raphe ends are straight, with expanded ends.