A varied Middle Ordovician sponge spicule assemblage from western Newfoundland.

Authors :: Xi-Guang Zhang
Pratt, Brian R.
Source :: Journal of Paleontology. May2000, Vol. 74 Issue 3, p386. 8p. 55 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Map.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Examines morphologically fairly diverse siliceous sponge spicules of Middle Ordovician age from western Newfoundland. Recognition of demosponge and hexatinellid representatives; Comparison between older and younger lithistid dendroclones; Implications of the specimens for the morphologically conservative nature of the spicular skeleton.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 00223360
Volume :: 74
Issue :: 3
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Journal of Paleontology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 3164040
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1666/0022-3360(2000)074<0386:AVMOSS>2.0.CO;2