Biology:Gyroporella

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Short description: Extinct genus of algae

Gyroporella
Temporal range: PermianTriassic 272.5–205.6 Ma
Diploporaceae - Gyroporella.JPG
Fossil Gyroporella from Triassic of Italy
Scientific classification e
Missing taxonomy template (fix): Dasycladaceae/?
Genus: Gyroporella
Gümbel 1872

Gyroporella is an extinct genus of green algae, placed either in the family Dasycladaceae[1] or the family Triploporellaceae.[2]

Fossil record

This genus is known in the fossil record from the Permian to the Triassic (from about 272.5 to 205.6 million years ago). Fossils of species within this genus have been found in Europe, Iran, Afghanistan, China, Malaysia and Tunisia.[2]

References

  1. Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Gyroporella". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org/browse/taxonomy/?id=52454. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Paleobiology Database

Wikidata ☰ Q22286470 entry