Discolithus pulcheroides F.R.Sullivan 1964
Publication Details
Discolithus pulcheroides F.R.Sullivan 1964: 183, pl. 4: fig. 7a-b
Published in: Sullivan, F.R. (1964). Lower Tertiary nannoplankton from the California Coast Ranges. 1. Paleocene. University of California Publications in Geological Sciences 44(3): 163-228, 1 figure, 3 tables, 12 plates.
Publication date: 4 February 1964
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Discolithus is Discolithus latus Kamptner ex Deflandre.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pontosphaera pulcheroides (F.R.Sullivan) Romein.
Source of Synonymy
Romein, A.J.T. (1979). Lineages in Early Paleogene calcareous nannoplankton. Utrecht Micropaleontological Bulletins 22: 1-230, 50 figures, 10 plates.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 July 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 July 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 September 2024