Late Maastrichtian Radiolaria from ODP Leg 165 - Site 999 B, Colombian Basin
Author
Kochhann, Karlos G. D.
Author
Baecker-Fauth, Simone
Author
Fauth, Gerson
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Geodiversitas
2013
2013-03-29
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http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/g2013n1a1
journal article
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10.5252/g2013n1a1
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Crucella
sp.
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Fig. 5J
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FIGURED SPECIMEN. — ULVG-7339.
MATERIAL. — Three specimens (recovered with the hydrogen peroxide method); two specimens (recovered with the acetic acid method).
DESCRIPTION
Four-rayed hagiastrid, without bracchiopyle. Rays are equal in length, sharply pointed distally, with tri(?)-bladed spines at extremities. Rays are subcircular to elliptical in cross-section. Central area slightly elevated. Rays present pores composed of tetragonal pore-frames, linearly aligned.
REMARKS
All the recovered specimens present broken spines at extremities.
Family
SPONGODISCIDAE Haeckel, 1862
Genus
Tholodiscus
Petrushevskaya & Koslova, 1972