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Guide to Cymbopleura metzeltinii

Krammer 2003

Cymbopleura Metzeltinii Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves rhomboid-lanceolate
  2. Axial area moderately wide
  3. Apices not protracted

Cymbopleura metzeltinii has rhomboid-lanceolate and nearly symmetric valves with unprotracted apices. The axial area is moderately wide and nearly follows the valve midline.