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Labyrinthosphaera macdonaldi
Taxonomy
Labyrinthosphaera macdonaldi was named by Noble and Maletz (2000). Its type specimen is UCMP 39926, a test, and it is a 3D body fossil. It is the type species of Labyrinthosphaera.
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Labyrinthosphaera macdonaldi Noble and Maletz p. 268 figs. pl. 1, figs. 5, 8-10 |
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†Labyrinthosphaera macdonaldi Noble and Maletz 2000
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Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| P. J. Noble and J. Maletz 2000 | Spherical to subspherical shell consisting of two to three closely packed layers of loose labyrinthine mesh, long ro- bust tri-bladed primary spines most commonly seven to eight in number, with or without secondary spines. Some secondary spines are tri-bladed, others are flat blades. |