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Microstaura
Taxonomy
Microstaura was named by Finks (1960) [Sepkoski's age data: P Leon-u Sepkoski's reference number: 203]. Its type is Microstaura doliolum.
It was assigned to Reticulosa by Sepkoski (2002); and to Dictyospongiinae by Finks et al. (2004).
It was assigned to Reticulosa by Sepkoski (2002); and to Dictyospongiinae by Finks et al. (2004).
Species
M. doliolum (type species)
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
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| 1960 | Microstaura Finks p. 103 |
| 2002 | Microstaura Sepkoski |
| 2004 | Microstaura Finks et al. |
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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.
Diagnosis
No diagnoses are available
Measurements
No measurements are available
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Age range: base of the Kungurian to the top of the Capitanian or 279.30000 to 259.51000 Ma
Collections (4 total)
| Time interval | Ma | Country or state | Original ID and collection number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kungurian | USA (Texas) | M. doliolum (43517 81948) | |
| Capitanian | USA (Texas) | M. doliolum (75976 75978) |