Notes on Belgian specimens of Sporogonites

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  • Henry N. Jr. Andrews Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

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https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1958.573

Abstract

Specimens of Sporogonites exuberans from the Lower Devonian of Belgium are shown to be borne by a presumed thallus-like structure. The general habit of the plant and lack of vascular tissue suggest bryophytic rather than psilophytic relationships.

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Published

1958-12-31

How to Cite

Andrews, H. N. J. (1958). Notes on Belgian specimens of Sporogonites. Journal of Palaeosciences, 7((1-2), 85–89. https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1958.573

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