Derivation of name: In Aonikenkmythology, choiols means a track of a rhea in the sky, and is the name given to the Southern Cross (Lat. Crux) constellation, the smallest of the 88 recognized constellations, and an easily observable element in the Southern Hemisphere skies, often used in night orientation and navigation. The name is proposed in reference to the southern provenance of the taxon.
Full reference: V. S. Perez Loinaze, E. I. Vera, D. Moyano-Paz, M. D. Coronel, M. Manabe, T. Tsuihiji, and F. E. Novas. 2023. Maastrichtian palynological assemblages from the Chorrillo Formation, Patagonia, Argentina. Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology 314(104893):1-17
Belongs to Lusatisporis according to V. S. Perez Loinaze et al. 2023
Sister taxon: Lusatisporis perinatus
Type specimen: MPM-Pal 21831-1:G38/4, a microspore
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of Argentina (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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