Gephyrocapsa macintyrei
Varol, in prep.
Aug 24, 2025
Set number: 1497
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Final Epithet
Gephyrocapsa macintyrei Varol, in prep.
Basionym
Gephyrocapsa macintyrei Varol, in prep.
Dimensions Of Holotype
Length: 4.3µm
Bridge angle to major axis: ~70°
Remarks
Medium-sized species of Gephyrocapsa are characterised by a central area wider than the pelaga, with a bridge spanning it and oriented at a high angle to the major axis of the placolith. The distal shield bears slits between each segment.