Euryale spinosa

Euryale spinosa is a fossil species of Euryale from the Miocene of Ardnamurchan, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Description

The circular to elliptical pollen grains with a spiny exine are 30 ÃŽÂ¼m wide. It bears a 3 ÃŽÂ¼m wide furrow. The sharp, stout spines are 2 ÃŽÂ¼m long.

Taxonomy

It was published by John Baird Simpson in 1961 based on fossil pollen grains.

Etymology

The specific epithet spinosa means spiny.

Distribution

It occurred in Scotland, United Kingdom.

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