A new species of Lepidostrobus from the Early Westphalian of South Joggins, Nova Scotia, Canada

Abstract

A new Lepidostrobus dawsonii n. sp., from Langsettian-Duckmantian strata at Joggins section, Nova Scotia, Canada is proposed based on palaeobotanical and palynological study. In situ spores are trilete, cingulizonate and of the Lycospora uber-type.

Keywords

• Lycopsids
• in situ spores
• Lepidostrobus
• Lycospora
• Westphalian