Rucinolithus wisei
Classification: ntax_mesozoic -> Nannoliths inc sedis -> Nannoliths inc sed - radiate multielement -> Rucinolithus -> Rucinolithus wisei
Sister taxa: R. hayi, R. magnus, R. oriens, R. wisei ⟩⟨ R. pinnatus, R. sumastrocyclus, R. windleyae, R. sp.
Distinguishing features: 6 imbricate, asymmetric rays
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Taxonomy:
Citation: Rucinolithus wisei Thierstein, 1971Rank: Species
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: R. wisei *
Distinguishing features: 6 imbricate, asymmetric rays
Search data:
| Tags | LITHS: nannolith-radiate, star-shaped, CROSS-POLARS: T-prominent, |
| Metrics | Lith size: 2->6µm; Segments: 6->6;
Data source notes: illustrated specimens |
The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within Early Valanginian Substage (136.41-139.39Ma, top in Valanginian stage). Data source: Bralower et al., 1989
First occurrence (base): within Late Berriasian Substage (139.39-141.93Ma, base in Berriasian stage). Data source: Bralower et al., 1989
Plot of occurrence data:
- Range-bar - range as quoted above, pink interval top occurs in, green interval base occurs in.
- Triangles indicate an event for which a precise placement has been suggested
- Histogram - Neptune occurrence data from DSDP and ODP proceedings. Pale shading <50 samples in time bin. Interpret with caution & read these notes
- Taxon plotted: Rucinolithus wisei, synonyms included - Rucinolithus wisei;
- See also space-time plot ::
Samples map :: Parent: Rucinolithus
References:
Applegate, J. L. & Bergen, J. A. (1988). Cretaceous calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy of sediments recovered from the Galicia Margin, ODP Leg 103. Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Scientific Results. 103: 293-348. gs V O
Bown, P. R. (2005c). Early to Mid-Cretaceous Calcareous Nannoplankton from the Northwest Pacific Ocean, Leg 198, Shatsky Rise. Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Scientific Results. 198: 1-82. gs V O
Covington, J. M. & Wise, S. W. (1987). Calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy of a Lower Cretaceous deep-sea fan complex: Deep Sea Drilling Project Leg 93 Site 603, lower continental rise off Cape Hatteras. Initial Reports of the Deep Sea Drilling Project. 93: 617-660. gs V O
Thierstein, H. R. (1971). Tentative Lower Cretaceous Calcareous Nannoplankton Zonation. Eclogae Geologicae Helvetiae. 64: 459-488. gs V O
