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Guide to Hippodonta pseudacceptata

(Kobayasi) Lange-Bert. 1996

Hippodonta Pseudaccepta Guide
Credit: Ian Bishop, Alison Minerovic
  1. Apical hyaline areas distinct
  2. Striae weakly radiate to weakly convergent
  3. Central area with shortened marginal striae

Valves are rhombic to rhombic-lanceolate, with rounded apices. Striae are weakly radiate at mid-valve, becoming parallel or weakly convergent near the apices. Central area with two shortened striae on either side. A small, but distinct hyaline area is present at the apices.

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