A review of the Bryophyta from the Upper Triassic Molteno Formation, Karroo Basin, South Africa

Date
1976
Authors
Anderson, Heidi M.
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Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research
Abstract
The Bryophyta from the Upper Triassic, Molteno Formation, Karroo Basin, South Africa are reviewed. Two species of liverworts, Marchantites cyathodoides (Townrow) comb. nov., M. tennantii sp. nov. (with possible fertile structures), and one species of moss, Muscites guescelini Townrow (with impresions of antheridia) are described. A single specimen is referred to Thallites sp. A. A total of 49 specimens are available, 11 from Townrow's collection and 38 from the present collection. These are derived from a total of six separate localities.
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Review; Bryophyta; Triassic; Molteno Formation; Karroo Basin; South Africa
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