Taxonomy:
Distinguishing features: Hexradiate with distinct free rays, all 6 rays similar, ridge runs along length of rays
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: T. martinii *
Ecology & Biogeography: Described from low diversity, low salinity deposits
Tags | LITHS: nannolith-radiate, star-shaped, CROSS-POLARS: 1ou, V-prominent, |
Metrics | Lith size: 10->15µm; Segments: 6->6; Data source notes: lith size from ODs & illustrated specimens |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within Early Miocene Sub-Epoch (15.97-23.03Ma, top in Burdigalian stage). Data source: original description
First occurrence (base): within Early Miocene Sub-Epoch (15.97-23.03Ma, base in Aquitanian stage). Data source: original description
Plot of occurrence data:
Best, G. & Müller, C. (1972). Nannoplankton-Lagen im Unter-Miozan von Frankfurt am Main. Senckenbergiana Lethaea. 53(1-2): 103-117. gsReferences:
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Trochoaster martinii compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 21-1-2021
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