Nematasketum

Nematasketum (sometimes incorrectly spelt nematosketum)^[3][4] is a nematophyte with internally thickened tubes, dating from the Wenlock to the Lochkovian epochs. It is thought to be terrestrial or freshwater,^[2] and seems to be aligned with the fungi.^[5]

Phylum:†"Nematophyta"

Class:†Nematophytina

Order:†Nematophytales

Family:†Nematophytaceae

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Nematasketum Temporal range: Wenlock–Lochkovian[1] PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae (?)
Phylum:	†"Nematophyta"
Class:	†Nematophytina
Order:	†Nematophytales
Family:	†Nematophytaceae
Genus:	†Nematasketum Burgess & Edwards, 1988[2]
Species
N. diversiforme Burgess & Edwards, 1988 (type)

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