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Eochara wickendenii
Eochara wickendenii Choquette J. Paleontol., 30(6): 1373. 27 Dec 1956
- Name
- Eochara wickendenii
- Rank
- Species
- Original spelling
- wickendeni
- Generic Name
- [Genus] Eochara
- Authors (Pub.)
- Choquette G. B.
- Publication
- A New Devonian Charophyte [1956/12]
- Journal
- Journal of Paleontology
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 6
- Page number
- 1373
- Year
- 1956
- Parent Taxon
- [Genus] Eochara
- Fossil Status
- gyrogonites
- Stratigraphy
- Middle Devonian
- Location
- Barnsdall, West Wabiskaw #1 Well, West of the Fifth Meridian, Alberta, Canada
- Paleoregion
- Laurussia (Laurentia)
Data for Holotypus
- Repository
- Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, Canada
- Repository Number
- 6633
- Diagnosis
- Small slightly ellipsoid to subspherical gyrogonites with 8 to 13 sinistrally spiralled units ranging from .3 mm to .6 mm in diameter. The average of 20 specimens measured is .467 mm. Spirals consist of sharp and prominent intercellular ridges separated by deep concave cellular furrows. The spirals complete about one turn in their ascent and cross the equator of the specimens at an angle of approximately 30°. Summit opening fairly large. Most specimens have a small boss at base which protrudes slightly from the basal end, the boss slightly concave on some specimens
