Bidiscus cruciatus Bukry 1969
Publication Details
Bidiscus cruciatus Bukry 1969: 27, pl. 6: figs. 10-12, pl. 7: figs. 1-2
Published in: Bukry, D. (1969). Upper Cretaceous coccoliths from Texas and Europe. The University of Kansas Paleontological Contributions 51: 1-80, 1 figure, 2 tables, 40 plates, 5 appendices.
Publication date: 14 March 1969
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Bidiscus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Discorhabdus ignotus (Górka) Perch-Nielsen.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), cross-shaped (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 April 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 May 2024