Light (A) and scanning electron (B-I) micrographs of Euglypha bryophila. (A) View of many specimens to illustrate variability in shape and size of the shell. (B, C) Broad lateral view of two specimens to show symmetrical arrangement of shell plates and disposition of spines in the centre of the aboral region. (D) Narrow lateral view. (E) Apertural view. (F) View of aboral region showing spines and their attachment to the shell. (G) Close up view of aperture. (H) View of apertural plates illustrating pronounced three-lobed thickening at the anterior margin and elongated lobe at the posterior margin (I) Detail of shell surface to show overlapping shell plates.