Obconicophycus amadeus J.W.Schopf & Blacic 1971
Publication Details
Obconicophycus amadeus J.W.Schopf & Blacic 1971: 950, pl. 107: fig. 1a-b
Published in: Schopf, J.W. & Blacic, J.M. (1971). New Microorganisms from the Bitter Springs Formation (Late Precambrian) of the North-Central Amadeus Basin, Australia. Journal of Paleontology 45(6): 925-960, 3 tables, plates 105-113.
Publication date: November 1971
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Obconicophycus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Oscillatoriopsis amadea (J.W.Schopf & Blacic) Butterfield.
Source of Synonymy
Butterfield, N.J., Knoll, A.H. & Swett, K. (1994). Paleobiology of the Neoproterozoic Svanbergfjellet Formation, Spitsbergen. Fossils and Strata 34: 1-84, 28 figures.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 January 2022 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 30 December 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 December 2024