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CATALOG OF ORIGINAL DESCRIPTIONS: Stephaniscus quadrigatus Haeckel 1887

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Higher levels: rads_cat -> S -> Stephaniscus -> Stephaniscus quadrigatus
Other pages this level: S. medusinus, S. quadrifurcus, S. quadrigatus, S. tetrapodius

Stephaniscus quadrigatus

Citation: Stephaniscus quadrigatus Haeckel 1887
Taxonomic rank: species
Described on page(s) : p.965
Type specimens: pl.92, fig.15
Type repository: No information given
Family (traditional): not-known

Current identification:


Original Description

Sagittal ring oblique, ovate, with three prominent thorny edges; its dorsal rod nearly straight and vertical, the ventral rod strongly curved; apex with a small curved horn. Basal ring with a few short thorns and four gates of different size; the two anterior (3ugular pores) ovate or nearly triangular, two-thirds as broad as the two posterior subeircular or pentagonal (cardinal pores). All four feet simple, curved, with three edges, the posterior (caudal) foot larger, the anterior (sternal) foot smaller than the two lateral (pectoral) feet.

Height of the sagittal ring 0.09, breadth 0.07. [dimensions in mm]

References:

Haeckel, E (1887). Report on the Radiolaria collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-1876. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-1876. 18: 1-1803. gs O


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Stephaniscus quadrigatus compiled by the radiolaria@mikrotax project team viewed: 22-7-2026

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