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Citation: Calcidiscus gallagheri da Gama & Varol 2013taxonomic rank: SpeciesLanguage: EnglDescribed on page(s) : 3Type specimens: Holotype: Plate 2, figures 3-4 (same specimen) Paratype: Plate 2, figures 5-6 (same specimen)Type sample (& lithostrat): DSDP, 242-9-4, 130cmType age (chronostrat): Zone NP25, upper OligoceneStandardised type level: 112_UPPER OLIGOCENEType locality: Mozambique Channel, W. Indian OceanType repository: authors collectionRepository Country: USAFarinacci catalog page (& compiler): n/a Current citation: Calcidiscus gallagheri da Gama & Varol 2013
Original Description Diagnosis: Elliptical species of Calcidiscus with large central area covered by a finely porous plate. Description: This elliptical Calcidiscus has a relatively large central area covered by a finely porous plate. The distal shield and porous plate are non-birefringent whereas the proximal shield is smaller and weakly birefringent under polarised light. No tube cycle was noted. In some specimens, the central porous plate displays a longitudinal suture. However, this suture might be the result of poor preservation. Size: Holotype: Length: 11.6μm, Width: 10.0μm Length of central area: 4.0μm Width of central area: 2.4μm Etymology: In honour of Dr. Liam Gallagher, nannofossil specialist and good friend, Network Strati- graphic Consulting Ltd, Potters Bar, UK Extra details from original publication Remarks: This species looks similar to Calcidiscus premacintyrei but differs from it by having a finely porous plate in the central area. Moreover, C. premacintyrei is restricted to upper Zone NN4 to Zone NN7 in the Miocene whilst C. gallagheri is restricted to Zone NP25 in the Oligocene.
Occurrence: This species is only found in Zone NP25, Late Oligocene of DSDP, Leg 242/9-4, 130cm.
References:
da Gama, R. O. B. P. & Varol, O. (2013). New Late Oligocene to Miocene Species. Journal of Nannoplankton Research. 33(1): 1-12. gs
Calcidiscus gallagheri: Catalog entry compiled by Jeremy Young. Viewed: 6-10-2024