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CATALOG - Miculaceae


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Original descriptions of taxa - also emended descriptions for a few taxa. For coccolithophores, and many calcispheres, these are pages from the Farinacci & Howe Catalog of Calcareous Nannofossils. In other cases (e.g. non-calcifying haptophytes) the data is directly compiled on this site. The "Catalogue of Calcareous Nannofossils" was originally compiled by Prof A. Farinacci 1969-1989, since 2000 it has been updated and extended by Richard Howe - see The Farinacci and Howe Catalog - an Introduction.
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Citation: Miculaceae Varol 2025
Taxonomic rank: family
Type species: Micula
Described on page(s) : 94

Combinations:
  • Miculaceae Varol 2025 (basionym)

  • Original Description

    Diagnosis: Calcareous nannofossils are characterized by cuboid or stellate shapes, which likely represent holococcoliths composed of hexagonal prisms. The crystals are frequently arranged into distinctive swastika-like or cobbler’s anvil-shaped blocks, often featuring a prominent central cross.

    Extra details from original publication
    Optical Properties: All members of the Miculaceae family display parallel (straight) extinction. Bowmania exhibits length-slow (+) elongation, while Micula shows length-fast (-) elongation.

    References:

    Varol, O. (2025). A practical guide to optical studies of calcareous nannofossils. Grzybowski Foundation Special Publication. 29: 1-222. gs


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    Miculaceae: Catalog entry compiled by Jeremy Young. Viewed: 5-10-2026

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