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Alterbia pentaradiata subsp. preceda

"Alterbia pentaradiata subsp. preceda" (Cookson and Eisenack, 1974, p.49, pl.20, figs.1-2) Lentin and Williams, 1976, p.50.

TYPE: Holotype: Cookson and Eisenack, 1974, pl.20, fig.1.

STATUS: Combination illegitimate: the generic name Alterbia is illegitimate.

HISTORY: NOW: Alterbidinium? pentaradiatum subsp. precedum. Originally Deflandrea pentaradiata subsp. preceda, subsequently Alterbia? pentaradiata subsp. preceda (combination illegitimate), thirdly (and now) Alterbidinium? pentaradiatum subsp. precedum.

AGE: Paleocene.


Infraspecific taxa:


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