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Komewuia inequicornuta
From Fensome et al., 2019:
Komewuia inequicornuta (Balteş, 1971, p.5, pl.1, figs.8–12; pl.2, figs.1–3 ex Stover and Evitt, 1978, p.180) Chen, 1982, p.36. Holotype: Balteş, 1971, pl.2, fig.2; Fensome et al., 1996, fig.5 — p.2161; designated as a lectotype by Stover and Evitt (1978, p.180). Originally Diconodinium (name not validly published), subsequently Pontiadinium, thirdly (and now) Komewuia. The name Diconodinium inequicornutum was not validly published in Balteş (1971) since that author did not designate a holotype. Age: Early Pliocene.
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Original description: Baltes 1971, p. 5: Diconodinium inequicornutum
Test fusiform with straight or slightly concave edges, without tabulation. Epitract, larger than hypotract, is terminated by a single, coneshaped, prominent horn, 10 to 15 µm long. Antapical part is likewise provided with a horn which is, however, shorter, cylindrical, with a rounded tip. Median part of the test, in the cingulum zone, shows a circular thickening of the outer membrane. In the epitract, having a precingular position, an archeopyle-like opening is visible. External membrane is smooth or finely stippled, and shows some longitudinal thickenings.
Komewuia inequicornuta (Balteş, 1971, p.5, pl.1, figs.8–12; pl.2, figs.1–3 ex Stover and Evitt, 1978, p.180) Chen, 1982, p.36. Holotype: Balteş, 1971, pl.2, fig.2; Fensome et al., 1996, fig.5 — p.2161; designated as a lectotype by Stover and Evitt (1978, p.180). Originally Diconodinium (name not validly published), subsequently Pontiadinium, thirdly (and now) Komewuia. The name Diconodinium inequicornutum was not validly published in Balteş (1971) since that author did not designate a holotype. Age: Early Pliocene.
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Original description: Baltes 1971, p. 5: Diconodinium inequicornutum
Test fusiform with straight or slightly concave edges, without tabulation. Epitract, larger than hypotract, is terminated by a single, coneshaped, prominent horn, 10 to 15 µm long. Antapical part is likewise provided with a horn which is, however, shorter, cylindrical, with a rounded tip. Median part of the test, in the cingulum zone, shows a circular thickening of the outer membrane. In the epitract, having a precingular position, an archeopyle-like opening is visible. External membrane is smooth or finely stippled, and shows some longitudinal thickenings.