Thoracosphaera spinosa Keupp 1979
Publication Details
Thoracosphaera spinosa Keupp 1979: 17, pl. 1: fig. 6
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Thoracosphaera is Thoracosphaera pelagica Kamptner.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of .
Source of Synonymy
Keupp, H. (1981). Die kalkigen Dinoflagellaten-Zysten der borealen Unter-Kreide
(Unter-Hauterivium bis Unter-Albium). Facies 5(1): 1-190, 26 figures, 53 plates.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiny.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 July 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 20 March 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 March 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 July 2025
