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

  • Thomas N. Taylor(corresponding author)
    ,
  • Nita J. Maihle
    ,
  • Len V. Hills
*Corresponding author for this work
  • Ohio State University
    ,
  • University of Calgary
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Abstract

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.

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Original language

English (US)

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 89-99 (11 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology (Volume 30, Issue C)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 1980

Publication status

Published - 1980

ISSN

0034-6667

Publication IDs

  • Scopus: 0002133264

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Funding Details

This investigation was supported in part by the National Science Foundation through grants DEB76-01714 and DEB77-02239, and by NSERC grant in aid of research.
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DEB77-02239, DEB76-01714
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