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Asterigerinata
Taxonomy
Asterigerinata was named by Bermúdez (1949) [Sepkoski's age data: T Ol-u R]. It is extant. It was considered unknown by Bermúdez (1949).
It was assigned to Asterigerinatidae by Bermúdez (1949); and to Foraminiferida by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Asterigerinatidae by Bermúdez (1949); and to Foraminiferida by Sepkoski (2002).
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If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.
G. Asterigerinata Bermúdez 1949
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Diagnosis
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P. J. Bermúdez 1949 | Test vitreous, subtrochoid, plano-convex; chambers numerous, crescent shaped; ventral side umbonate; aperture simple, at the center of the base of the last chamber.
IT is closely related to the genus Asterigerina from which it differs in its more vitreous constitution, and absence of granulations in the apertural area. |