Morphological and ultrastructural features of Nikitinsporites canadensis chaloner, a devonian megaspore from the frasnian of canada

Thomas N. Taylor; Nita J. Maihle; Len V. Hills

doi:10.1016/0034-6667(80)90008-1

Morphological and ultrastructural features of Nikitinsporites canadensis chaloner, a devonian megaspore from the frasnian of canada

Thomas N. Taylor, Nita J. Maihle, Len V. Hills

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The morphology and ultrastructure of the Devonian megaspore Nikitinsporites canadensis is described. Ornamentation of the sporoderm consists of numerous elongate appendages with bifurcated tips. The sporoderm is constructed of two layers of approximate equal thickness, with the inner zone made up of lamellar plates. The probable function of the sporoderm appendages is discussed, and the systematic affinities of the taxon reviewed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	89-99
Number of pages	11
Journal	Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology
Volume	30
Issue number	C
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0034-6667(80)90008-1
State	Published - 1980

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Morphological and ultrastructural features of Nikitinsporites canadensis chaloner, a devonian megaspore from the frasnian of canada

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