Centropyxis castaneus
Centropyxis castaneus, after Chardez, 1974

Centropyxis castaneus  Chardez, 1974

Diagnosis: Shell hemispherical. Covering formed of polymorphic platelets embedded in a thick dark brown chitin. Eccentric circular pseudostome, without edge.

Dimensions: Length 80 µm, height 40 µm, aperture 25 µm.

Ecology: Soil, dead leaves. Belgium.

Ferry Siemensma, created September 2, 2024; last modified October 29, 2024
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