On some Spore Specimens from British Upper Carboniferous Coals

B. E. Balme

doi:10.1017/S0016756800067583

Abstract

Eight spore types from Upper Carboniferous coals of Britain are described and figured, and their stratigraphical distribution and possible relationships are discussed. One new genus and five new species are instituted.

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