Thallophyca Explained

Thallophyca is a non-mineralized Ediacarian alga that probably dwelt on the sea floor. Its thallus is differentiated into a cortex and a medulla.[1] Possible reproductive structures have been identified.

Notes and References

  1. Xiao . S. . Knoll . A. H. . Yuan . X. . Pueschel . C. M. . Phosphatized multicellular algae in the Neoproterozoic Doushantuo Formation, China, and the early evolution of florideophyte red algae . American Journal of Botany . 91 . 2 . 214–227 . 2004 . 21653378 . 10.3732/ajb.91.2.214. free .

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