Taxonomy of Paleozoic radiolarian genera Author Noble, Paula Author Aitchison, Jonathan C. Author Danelian, Taniel Author Dumitrica, Paulian Author Maletz, Jörg Author Suzuki, Noritoshi Author Cuvelier, Jessie Author Caridroit, Martial Author O’Dogherty, Luis text Geodiversitas 2017 2017-09-29 39 3 419 502 http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2017n3a4 journal article 10.5252/g2017n3a4 1638-9395 5206585 urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:603CD230-5931-4506-A122-9CBC2F89189F Kappaforma Noble & Lenz, 2007 Kappaforma Noble & Lenz, 2007: 1050 . TYPE SPECIES . — Kappaforma insecta Noble & Lenz, 2007 ( Noble & Lenz 2007: 1052 , figs 6.8, 6.9, 8.5-8.9). AGE AND LOCATION OF TYPE MATERIAL . — Upper Wenlock (Silurian), Cape Phillips Formation, Arctic Canada . TAXON CODE. — 019. STATUS. — Valid. DIAGNOSIS. — “Basic frame consisting of three rods ( kv- kd , ka , and cv ) in same plane arranged crudely in shape of letter ‘‘k.’’ Longest rod straight and composed of two parts, dorsal half ( kd ) bearing caveal ribs, and ventral half ( kv ) partially covered in patagium. Patagium forms incomplete ring attaching along dorsal half of kv to ka rod” ( Noble & Lenz 2007: 1050 ).