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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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)89-99
Number of pages11
JournalReview of Palaeobotany and Palynology
Volume30
Issue numberC
DOIs
StatePublished - 1980
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Palaeontology

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