Nannotax3 - Coccolithophores

Bomolithus sp.

Classification: Coccolithophores -> Discoasterales -> Heliolithaceae -> Bomolithus -> Bomolithus sp.
Sister taxa: B. aquilus, B. bramlettei, B. conicus, B. elegans, B. megastypus, B. supremus, B. sp.,

PerchNielsen1977 pl13_fig10.JPG

Taxonomy:

Citation: Bomolithus sp.

Rank: Species

Distinguishing features: Specimens which cannot be assigned to any established species

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:

Search data:

Tags	LITHS:
Metrics	Lith size: 0->0µm;

The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes

Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within NP10 zone (54.17-55.86Ma, top in Ypresian stage). Data source: same as genus
First occurrence (base): within NP5 zone (59.54-61.51Ma, base in Selandian stage). Data source: same as genus

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: Bomolithus sp., synonyms included - Discoasteroides sp.;
See also space-time plot :: Samples map :: Parent: Bomolithus

References:

Perch-Nielsen, K. (1977a). Albian to Pleistocene calcareous nannofossils from the Western South Atlantic, DSDP Leg 39. Initial Reports of the Deep Sea Drilling Project. 39: 699-823. gs V O

Bomolithus sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 1-10-2020

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