Axial septulum

Definition

• according to Hottinger (2006):

AXIAL SEPTULUM - an exoskeletal structural element parallel to the septum in verbeekinid fusulinids and consequently corresponding to the rafter in the exoskeletons of other agglutinated and porcelaneous foraminifera.

See also

• exoskeleton
• rafter

References

Hottinger (2006), Illustrated glossary of terms used in foraminiferal research. Carnets de Géologie, Memoir 2, ISSN 1634-0744

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