Sphaerocongregus variabilis Moorman 1974
Publication Details
Sphaerocongregus variabilis Moorman 1974: 535, figs. 2-3, pls. 1-3
Published in: Moorman, M. (1974). Microbiota of the Late Proterozoic Hector Formation, Southwestern Alberta, Canada. Journal of Paleontology 48(3): 524-539, 3 figures, 3 plates.
Request PDFPublication date: May 1974
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Sphaerocongregus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bavlinella faveolata Shepeleva.
Source of Synonymy
Vidal, G. (1976). Late Precambrian microfossils from the Visingsö Beds in southern Sweden. Fossils and Strata 9: 1-57, 23 figures, 1 tables.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), variable (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 August 2023 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 09 August 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 June 2025
