Siphonophycus punctatus Maithy 1975
Publication Details
Siphonophycus punctatus Maithy 1975: 137, pl. 1: fig. 5
Published in: Maithy, P.K. (1975). Microorganisms from the Bushimay System (Late Pre-Cambrian) of Kanshi, Zaire. Palaeobotanist 22(2): 133-149, 1 figure, 2 tables, 7 plates.
Publication date: 1975
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Siphonophycus is Siphonophycus kestron J.W.Schopf.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Animikiea punctata (Maithy) J.P.Mandal & Maithy.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dotted, marked with dots, spots, minute glands, etc. (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 December 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 April 2024