Biscutum parvulum Romein 1979
Publication Details
Biscutum parvulum Romein 1979: 96, pl. 1: fig. 10, pl. 2: figs. 1-2
Published in: Romein, A.J.T. (1979). Lineages in Early Paleogene calcareous nannoplankton. Utrecht Micropaleontological Bulletins 22: 1-230, 50 figures, 10 plates.
Publication date: 23 November 1979
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Biscutum is Biscutum testudinarium M.Black.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Neobiscutum parvulum (Romein) Varol.
Source of Synonymy
Type Information
Spain: Barranco del Gredero.; Notes: Early Paleocene
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 December 2015 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 28 July 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 July 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 September 2024