Calculites maghredaswampensis Lees, 2007
The species of Swapansahooia consists of an elliptical base with a rim, four blocks and a central hole surrounded by struts. The distal process of Swapansahooia maghredaswampensis is hollow with a sombrero-like termination (containing 8-10 short spines). The morphological and optical properties of Swapansahooia maghredaswampensis align with those observed in the genus Swapansahooia.
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Calculites maghredaswampensis
Lees, 2007
Early Turonian
TDP15, Maghreda Swamp, NW of Kilwa Kivinje, Tanzania