Eoastrion bifurcatum Barghoorn 1965
Publication Details
Eoastrion bifurcatum Barghoorn 1965: 576, figs. 5(2), 6(7-8)
Published in: Barghoorn, E.S. & Tyler, S.A. (1965). Microorganisms from the Gunflint chert. Science 147(3658): 563-577, 9 figures, 1 table.
Request PDFPublication date: 5 February 1965
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Eoastrion is Eoastrion simplex Barghoorn.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Eoastrion simplex Barghoorn.
Source of Synonymy
Oehler, J.H. (1977). Microflora of the H.Y.C. Pyritic Shale Member of the Barney Creek Formation (McArthur Group), middle Proterozoic of northern Australia. Alcheringa 1(3): 315-349, 14 figures, 2 tables.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bifurcate.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 December 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 June 2025
