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Guide to Cymbopleura tynnii

(Krammer) Krammer 2003

Cymbopleura Tynnii Guide
Credit: Loren Bahls
  1. Valves elliptic-lanceolate
  2. Apices wide and subrostrate
  3. Proximal raphe ends bent

Valves are elliptic-lanceolate, 60 to 82 µm in length, with wide subrostrate apices. The proximal raphe ends are bent to the ventral side of the valve.