From Fensome et al., 2019:
Valvaeodinium punctatum ssp. punctatum
Autonym. Holotype: Wille and Gocht, 1979, figs.3a–b; fig.26, nos.1a–b. Originally Comparodinium punctatum subsp. punctatum, subsequently (and now) Valvaeodinium punctatum subsp. punctatum.

Locus typicus: Holzmaden, Swabain Alb, S Germany
Stratum typicum: Early Toarcian

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Translation Wille and Gocht, 1979: LPP

Original diagnosis: Wille and Gocht, 1979, p. 228
Outline elliptical, with smooth, single-layered wall. Ornamentation pattern consisting of small cones, granae or short thorns, which mark the boundaries and centers of the paraplates.
Formula: 1pr, 5", 5-6a, X"", Xc, X""", 5p, 1""""; pv+?4s. Archaeopyle apical, normally through the loss of 3" and 4" (often additionally pr, 2" and 5", and occasionally 1").
Dimensions: Holotype: length 53 µm, width 34 µm.