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CATALOG OF ORIGINAL DESCRIPTIONS: Tympaniscus quadrupes Haeckel 1887

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Other pages this level: T. bipes, T. corona, T. dipodiscus, T. dodecaster, T. quadrupes, T. tripodiscus

Tympaniscus quadrupes

Citation: Tympaniscus quadrupes Haeckel 1887
Taxonomic rank: species
Described on page(s) : p.1002
Type specimens: pl.94, fig.4
Type age (chronostrat): [presumably Quaternary]
Type locality: LM40
Type repository: No information given

Current identification:


Original Description

Basal ring larger than the mitral ring, with four short vertical three-sided pyramidal feet of equal size (two lateral and two sagittal); the feet are three-sided pyramidal, with finely denticulate median edges, and bear at the base a horizontal thorny spur. Sagittal ring at the apex with a very large cross-shaped horn, bearing two horizontal thorny lateral branches; the horn is supported by an anterior and a posterior arch. Six columellae strongly curved and dentate.

Size:
Breadth of the shell 0.15, length 0.12.

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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Tympaniscus quadrupes compiled by the radiolaria@mikrotax project team viewed: 9-10-2026

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