Deflandridium stellatum Appendix A

"*stellatum" Nagy, 1969, p.294, pl.2, figs.1,3–4,6.  Holotype: Nagy, 1969, pl.2, figs.3–4,6.  NOW Planctonites stellatus (Appendix A).  Originally Deflandridium stellatum, subsequently Planctonites nagyae (name illegitimate), thirdly (and now) Planctonites stellatus.  As noted by Head (1992, p.250,252), Fensome et al. (1990, p.187) were incorrect in stating that this name was not validly published.  Age: late Miocene.

Parent: Deflandridium_Appendix A