Tetralithus ovalis Stradner 1963
Publication Details
Tetralithus ovalis Stradner 1963: 178, pl. 6: fig. 7
Published in: Stradner, H. (1963). New contributions to Mesozoic stratigraphy by means of nannofossils. 6th World Petroleum Congress 1: 167-183, 6 plates.
Request PDFPublication date: 1963
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Tetralithus is Tetralithus quadratus Stradner.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Calculites ovalis (Stradner) Ben Prins & Sissingh.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 March 2021 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 19 June 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 June 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 September 2024
