Cyclopyxis kahli obliqua
C. kahli var. obliqua , after Decloitre, 1978

Cyclopyxis kahli var. obliqua  Decloitre, 1969

Diagnosis: Shell with all the characteristics of the type species described by Deflandre, except one. In the type, in profile view, the plane of the pseudostome and that of the ventral face are parallel. In the variety, the plane of the pseudostome makes a pronounced angle (25 to 30°) with that of the ventral face. The variety can only be recognized in profile view, and it is likely that it has already been seen without being recognized.

Dimensions: According to Decloitre (1969): Shell diameter 75 μm; height 50 μm; pseudostome diameter 25 μm; buccal depth 15 and 25 μm.

Habitat: Forest soil.

Geographical distribution: Assalem Forest 70 km northwest of Bandar-Pahlevi, at an altitude of 1,000 meters.

Ferry Siemensma, created October 12, 2019; last modified January 13, 2025
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