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Cordosphaeridium eoinodes

Cordosphaeridium eoinodes, (Eisenack, 1958), Eisenack, 1963

Now Kleithriasphaeridium. Originally Hystrichosphaeridium, subsequently Cordosphaeridium, thirdly (and now) Kleithriasphaeridium.
Tax. sr. synonym of Kleithriasphaeridium simplicispinum (Davey and Williams, 1966) Davey, 1974, according to Below, 1982.

Holotype: Eisenack, 1958, pl.27, figs.3-4; Sarjeant, 1985, pl.5, figs.3-4
Locus typicus: N Germany
Stratum typicum: Late Aptian

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Original description as Hystrichodinium eoinodes: [Eisenack 1958, p. 402]: (Translation: Sarjeant, 1985):

Diagnosis:
Central shell globular, set with numerous appendages, which originate from broad bases, then taper, to broaden (again), divide and separate into fibres at their ends. Their length lies between the diameter and the radius of the shell.

Dimensions:
Central body: 30-35 µm; overall size: 62-71 µm.
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