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Species Palaeomicrocystis schopfii
Name: Palaeomicrocystis schopfii Maithy 1975
Etymology: schop’fi.i. N.L. gen. masc. n. schopfii, referring to Schopf
Pronunciation (Latin), gender: … S͡HOP-fi-i, feminine
Valid publication:
Maithy PK. Micro-organisms from the Bushimay System (Late Pre-Cambrian) of Kanshi, Zaire. Palaeobotanist 1975; 22:133-149. 
Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code), illegitimate name
Taxonomic status: in need of a replacement
Parent taxon: Palaeomicrocystis Maithy 1975
Assigned by:
Maithy PK. Micro-organisms from the Bushimay System (Late Pre-Cambrian) of Kanshi, Zaire. Palaeobotanist 1975; 22:133-149.
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Record number: 66549
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