On the nature of the holotype of Nipterella paradoxica (Billings) /
[by] Matthew H. Nitecki --

Description

Main Author

Nitecki, Matthew H.

Language(s)

English

Published

[Chicago] : Field Museum of Natural History, 1968.

Subjects

Paleontology > Paleontology / Québec (Province) > Paleontology / Québec (Province) / Mingan Islands.
Paleontology > Paleontology / Ordovician.
Nipterella paradoxica.

Summary

The holotype of Nipterella paradoxica (Billings), based on Calathium paradoxicum Billings, 1865, is not a sponge but a cherty concretion. The name Nipterella paradoxica is thus a nomen nudum and should be rejected.

Note

"December 16, 1968."
Fieldiana series has been published as Geological Series by Field Columbian Museum (1895-1909) and Field Museum of Natural History (1909-1943), and as Fieldiana: Geology by Chicago Natural History Museum (1945-1966) and Field Museum of Natural History (1966-).

Physical Description

p. 289-295 : ill. ; 24 cm.

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