Discolithina scissura Perch-Nielsen 1971
Publication Details
Discolithina scissura Perch-Nielsen 1971: 36, pl. 27: figs. 2, 4, pl. 61: figs. 4-5
Published in: Perch-Nielsen, K. (1971). Elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchungen an Coccolithen und verwandten Formen aus dem Eozän von Dänemark. Biologiske Skrifter 18(3): 1-75, 61 plates.
Request PDFPublication date: 12 November 1971
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Discolithina is Discolithus latus Kamptner ex Deflandre.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pontosphaera versa (Bramlette & F.R.Sullivan) R.W.Sherwood.
Source of Synonymy
Sherwood, R.W. (1974). Calcareous Nannofossil Systematics, Paleoecology, and Biostratigraphy of the Middle Eocene Weches Formation of Texas. Tulane Studies in Geology and Paleontology 11(1): 1-79, 3 figures, 12 plates.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 January 2025
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 January 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 May 2025
