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Scriniocassis dictyotus

Scriniocrassis dictyota (Cookson and Eisenack, 1960) Beju, 1971

NOW Scriniodinium. Originally (and now) Scriniodinium, subsequently Scriniocassis, thirdly Aldorfia.
Holotype: Cookson and Eisenack, 1960, pl.37, fig.9; Jan du Chêne et al., 1986, pl.5, fig.1; pl.7, fig.6
Paratype: Cookson and Eisenack, 1960, pl. 37, fig. 8
Locus typicus: Alexander Formation, W.A
Stratum typicum: Oxfordian-Tithonian

Original description: Cookson and Eisenack, 1960, p. 248-249: Scriniodinium dictyotum
Shell flat, oval, divided by a +/- distinct and relatively broad girdle into an epitheca and hypotheca of approximately equal size; epitheca prolonged into a broadly based, short, blunt apical projection. Capsule oval with a short apical prominence. The wall of the capsule bears numerous thin perpendicular ledges which form a small-meshed supporting reticulum for the thin outer membrane. The meshes of the reticulum vary considerab]y in size and are usually widest towards the periphery. The pylome is broadly hoof-shaped and reaches the girdle.
Dimensions: holotype--109 µm long, 95 µm broad, capsule 95X83 µm. Range 109-135x92-112 µm.
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