taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
03A90F16FFBEFFB3075BFDFED89AF88C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151878/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151878	Fig 2. Kuqaia scanicus sp.nov. Holotype, NRM X12700; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40–39.60 m. (a) Scanning electron micrograph of whole specimen at low magnification. (b) Enlargement (SEM image), showing surface ornamentation in central part. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g002	Fig 2. Kuqaia scanicus sp.nov. Holotype, NRM X12700; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40–39.60 m. (a) Scanning electron micrograph of whole specimen at low magnification. (b) Enlargement (SEM image), showing surface ornamentation in central part. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g002	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFBEFFB3075BFDFED89AF88C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151880/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151880	Fig 3. Enlargement of the holotype (NRM X12700) of Kuqaia scanicus sp. nov. Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40– 39.60 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated.(a) Well-developed radial ridges at the anterior (SEM image). (b) Weakly defined ridges at the posterior (SEM image). (c) Weak, parallel and transverse ridges on peduncles (SEM image). (d) Complex surface ornament revealed in UV-fluorescence microscopy. (e) Weakly defined ridges on peduncles evident in fluorescence microscopy. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g003	Fig 3. Enlargement of the holotype (NRM X12700) of Kuqaia scanicus sp. nov. Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40– 39.60 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated.(a) Well-developed radial ridges at the anterior (SEM image). (b) Weakly defined ridges at the posterior (SEM image). (c) Weak, parallel and transverse ridges on peduncles (SEM image). (d) Complex surface ornament revealed in UV-fluorescence microscopy. (e) Weakly defined ridges on peduncles evident in fluorescence microscopy. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g003	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFBEFFB3075BFDFED89AF88C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151882/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151882	Fig 4. Line drawings showing the morphological characteristics of Kuqaia species. Note that transitional types were indicated for Kuqaia concentrica and K. radiata. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g004	Fig 4. Line drawings showing the morphological characteristics of Kuqaia species. Note that transitional types were indicated for Kuqaia concentrica and K. radiata. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g004	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFB9FFB7075BF948DF51FD6C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151878/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151878	Fig 2. Kuqaia scanicus sp.nov. Holotype, NRM X12700; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40–39.60 m. (a) Scanning electron micrograph of whole specimen at low magnification. (b) Enlargement (SEM image), showing surface ornamentation in central part. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g002	Fig 2. Kuqaia scanicus sp.nov. Holotype, NRM X12700; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40–39.60 m. (a) Scanning electron micrograph of whole specimen at low magnification. (b) Enlargement (SEM image), showing surface ornamentation in central part. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g002	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFB9FFB7075BF948DF51FD6C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151880/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151880	Fig 3. Enlargement of the holotype (NRM X12700) of Kuqaia scanicus sp. nov. Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40– 39.60 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated.(a) Well-developed radial ridges at the anterior (SEM image). (b) Weakly defined ridges at the posterior (SEM image). (c) Weak, parallel and transverse ridges on peduncles (SEM image). (d) Complex surface ornament revealed in UV-fluorescence microscopy. (e) Weakly defined ridges on peduncles evident in fluorescence microscopy. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g003	Fig 3. Enlargement of the holotype (NRM X12700) of Kuqaia scanicus sp. nov. Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 40.40– 39.60 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated.(a) Well-developed radial ridges at the anterior (SEM image). (b) Weakly defined ridges at the posterior (SEM image). (c) Weak, parallel and transverse ridges on peduncles (SEM image). (d) Complex surface ornament revealed in UV-fluorescence microscopy. (e) Weakly defined ridges on peduncles evident in fluorescence microscopy. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g003	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFBAFFB7075BFD1DD9D4FA84.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151884/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151884	Fig 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia concentrica Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12701), and (b) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 57.00–56.50 m; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12702); (d) and (e) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) whole specimen in oblique compression (NRM X12703), and (g) enlargement of intersecting concentric and radial ornament; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g005	Fig 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia concentrica Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12701), and (b) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 57.00–56.50 m; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12702); (d) and (e) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) whole specimen in oblique compression (NRM X12703), and (g) enlargement of intersecting concentric and radial ornament; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g005	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFBAFFB9075BFAE5D99BF95C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151884/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151884	Fig 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia concentrica Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12701), and (b) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 57.00–56.50 m; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12702); (d) and (e) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) whole specimen in oblique compression (NRM X12703), and (g) enlargement of intersecting concentric and radial ornament; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g005	Fig 5. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia concentrica Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12701), and (b) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 57.00–56.50 m; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12702); (d) and (e) enlargement of concentric ridges; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) whole specimen in oblique compression (NRM X12703), and (g) enlargement of intersecting concentric and radial ornament; Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g005	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFBAFFB9075BFAE5D99BF95C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151886/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151886	Fig 6. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (a) one broken specimen (NRM X12704) showing intersecting concentric and more prominent radial ridges, (b) Collar-shaped postventral margin, and (c) enlargement of chequered ornament on the dorsal part; (d) lateral view of specimen (NRM X12705) showing typical intersecting concentric and radial ornament of equal prominence. All from Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 42.25–41.15 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g006	Fig 6. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (a) one broken specimen (NRM X12704) showing intersecting concentric and more prominent radial ridges, (b) Collar-shaped postventral margin, and (c) enlargement of chequered ornament on the dorsal part; (d) lateral view of specimen (NRM X12705) showing typical intersecting concentric and radial ornament of equal prominence. All from Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 42.25–41.15 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise stated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g006	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFBAFFB9075BFAE5D99BF95C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151888/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151888	Fig 7. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia radiata Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12707), and (b) enlargement of radial ridges in lateral view, showing the prominence of radial ridges; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12708), (d) and (e) enlargements of radial ridges. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) specimen (NRM X12706) in dorsal view showing the prominent intersecting ridged ornamentation and (g) enlargement of chequered ornament. All from Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise indicated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g007	Fig 7. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia radiata Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12707), and (b) enlargement of radial ridges in lateral view, showing the prominence of radial ridges; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12708), (d) and (e) enlargements of radial ridges. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) specimen (NRM X12706) in dorsal view showing the prominent intersecting ridged ornamentation and (g) enlargement of chequered ornament. All from Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise indicated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g007	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
03A90F16FFB4FFBB075BF94DD8F7FE5C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/13151888/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13151888	Fig 7. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia radiata Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12707), and (b) enlargement of radial ridges in lateral view, showing the prominence of radial ridges; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12708), (d) and (e) enlargements of radial ridges. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) specimen (NRM X12706) in dorsal view showing the prominent intersecting ridged ornamentation and (g) enlargement of chequered ornament. All from Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise indicated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g007	Fig 7. Scanning electron micrographs of Kuqaia species from the Pliensbachian of Skåne. (a)–(e) Kuqaia radiata Li, 1993; (a) whole specimen (NRM X12707), and (b) enlargement of radial ridges in lateral view, showing the prominence of radial ridges; (c) whole specimen (NRM X12708), (d) and (e) enlargements of radial ridges. (f) and (g) Kuqaia quadrata Li, 1993; (f) specimen (NRM X12706) in dorsal view showing the prominent intersecting ridged ornamentation and (g) enlargement of chequered ornament. All from Kävlinge BH-928 core depth 46.97–46.01 m. Scale bars = 100 μm, unless otherwise indicated. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282247.g007	2023-06-07	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi		Zenodo	biologists	Peng, Jungang;Slater, Sam M.;McLoughlin, Stephen;Vajda, Vivi			
