Cymatopleura soleaBrebisson
Length:123

 Width:34

 Striae:






























Collection 1158

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Cymatopleura solea (Brebisson) W. Smith 1851 (Fig. 116:1-4; 117: 1-5; 118: 1-8; 122:4)(Krammer and Lange-Bertalot 1988).

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The valve is linear and can be broad to narrow. The ends are roundly wedged and peaked(Krammer and Lange-Bertalot 1988).




Size ranges and morphology

  • Length is 30 to 300 micrometers(Krammer and Lange-Bertalot 1988).
  • Width is 10 to 45 micrometers(Krammer and Lange-Bertalot 1988).
  • Striae are 25 to 32 in 10 micrometers(Krammer and Lange-Bertalot 1988).