Perforosporites, a New Genus of Plant Spores from the Lower Devonian of Eastern Canada

Perforosporites, a New Genus of Plant Spores from the Lower Devonian of Eastern Canada

A new genus of plant spores, Perforosporites, is described from Lower Devonian strata of Gaspé, Quebec. The genus is monotypic, and is characterized by pores in a thick spore wall. Present evidence suggests its restriction to Lower Devonian strata, for which it may ultimately become a valuable index...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of paleontology 1961-01, Vol.35 (5), p.977-980
Hauptverfasser: Scott, Darcy L., Rouse, Glenn E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Flora
Index fossils
Integument
Microfossils
New genus
Papillae
Plant spores
Spores
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Zusammenfassung:A new genus of plant spores, Perforosporites, is described from Lower Devonian strata of Gaspé, Quebec. The genus is monotypic, and is characterized by pores in a thick spore wall. Present evidence suggests its restriction to Lower Devonian strata, for which it may ultimately become a valuable index fossil.
ISSN:0022-3360
1937-2337