NAME Multicellaesporites Elsik 1968.
AGE    AGE span:  mya
K&J CLASSIFICATION (2000) Fungi Imperfecti, Phragmosporae.
FIGURE(S)
FIGURE REFERENCE
SPECIES, AUTHORITY Warkallisporonites Ramanujam & Rao 1978, p. 298.
LOCATION
ORIG DESCRIPTION* ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS: Spores simple, melanin-colored, multicellular, uniseriate, fusiform, multiporate. Spores distinctly constricted in the central region. Denticulate or wedge-shaped thickenings on some septa, pore slit-like in each septum. Spore wall granular to scabrate.

Monotypic.
COMMENTS* Warkallisporonites was encountered in the Warkalli beds, particularly around Cannanore. The distinct constriction in the central region, prominently tapering end cells, and the paired teeth-like thickenings on some septa are the characteristic features of this taxon. It is easily distinguished from all known fossil fungal spores, hence it is designated as a new form genus.
PUBLICATION REFERENCE Ramanujam CGK, Rao KP. 1978. Fungal spores from the Neogene strata of Kerala in South India; Proceedings of the IV International Palynological Conference, Lucknow, 1976-77, v. 1, p. 291-304.
K&J REMARKS The cited "multiporate" nature of the spores is unclear (does it refer to the septal pores?). Slit-like septal pores and folds are not considered a distinguishing feature, as the presence of septal pores is a common feature of fossil fungal spores.
TYPE TYPE: Warkallisporonites denticulatus Ramanujam & Rao 1978, p. 298, pl. 2, fig. 27.
ALL NAMES (Including synonyms) Multicellaesporites Elsik 1968.;
SERIAL NUMBER 1778
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 *For source, see Publication Reference.