Centropyxis bonneti

C. bonneti, after Haager, 1969

Centropyxis bonneti  (Bonnet & Thomas, 1960) Haager & Haagerova, 1970

Diagnosis: Shell broad oval, smaller and broader as with C. sylvatica; test embedded with small mineral particles; strongly developed cryptostome: posterior part of outer elliptical aperture invaginated and thus forming a closed wall between body and visor with only a small hole, the real pseudostome. The anterior part of the outer aperture is strongly curved. Posterior part of the test almost spherical. Color brown till dark brown.

Dimensions: Length of test: 69-72 µm, breadth: 66-70 µm, height: 45-48 µm, outer aperture: 14-15 X 36-38 µm, inner aperture 10-12 µm.

Habitat: Freshwater and soil.

Geographical distribution: Central Europe.

Ferry Siemensma, created February 23, 2019; last modified October 29, 2024
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