Kinsho-zan (Permian of Japan)

Also known as IGPS loc. no.-Gi-l

Where: Gifu, Japan (36.4° N, 136.6° E: paleocoordinates 18.2° N, 105.7° E)

• coordinate stated in text

When: Akasaka Limestone Formation, Permian (298.9 - 252.2 Ma)

• Permian (Basleonian Stage?; Middle Permian

Environment/lithology: marine; limestone

Size class: macrofossils

Primary reference: S. Nisiyama. 1966. The echinoid fauna from Japan and adjacent regions, Part I. Palaeontological Society of Japan Special Papers 11:1-277 [M. Uhen/B. Shipps/M. Uhen]more details

Purpose of describing collection: general faunal/floral analysis

PaleoDB collection 204371: authorized by Mark Uhen, entered by Mark Uhen on 06.09.2019

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Taxonomic list

Echinoidea
 Cidaroida - Miocidaridae
Miocidaris spinulifera n. sp. Nisiyama 1966 pencil urchin
Miocidaris platyacantha n. sp. Nisiyama 1966 pencil urchin