Spiniferites membranaceus (M.Rossignol) Sarjeant 1970
Publication Details
Spiniferites membranaceus (M.Rossignol) Sarjeant 1970: 76
Published in: Sarjeant, W.A.S. (1970). The genus Spiniferites Mantell, 1850. Grana 10: 74-78, no figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Spiniferites is Spiniferites ramosus (Ehrenberg) Mantell.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Hystrichosphaera furcata var. membranacea M.Rossignol
Type Information
Type locality: Mediterranean Oriental (Pleistocene); (INA 1996)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), membranous (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 20 November 2006 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 April 2025
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Nomenclatural note
"Equivalent non-fossil species. Gonyaulax lewisiae sp. nov." - (15 July 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 April 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 June 2025
