Distinguishing features: Typical form; cube-shaped; all 8 elements of similar size
Taxonomy:
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: D. staurophorus * , M. decussata *
Distinguishing features: Typical form; cube-shaped; all 8 elements of similar size
Search data:Tags | LITHS: nannolith-radiate, quadrate, CA: closed, CROSS-POLARS: R-prominent, |
Metrics | Lith size: 3->8µm; Segments: 4->4; Data source notes: illustrated specimens |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): at top of Maastrichtian Stage (100% up, 66Ma, in Maastrichtian stage). Data source: Lees & Bown 2005 - consistently present to end Cret
First occurrence (base): at base of UC10 zone (0% up, 89.8Ma, in Coniacian stage). Data source: Burnett 1998 (zonal marker)
Plot of occurrence data:
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Micula staurophora compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 28-1-2021
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