Taxonomy:
There are also others, see Kleijne (1992). Subdivisions based on nature or number of circum-flagellar coccoliths, coccosphere shape, and shape of body coccoliths have been suggested but do not seem meaningful (Kleijne 1992, Probert et al., 2007).
Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Algirosphaera): Body coccoliths with well-developed radial lath cycle; domal or double-lipped protrusion; coccosphere dimorphic, CFCs larger and taller
This taxon: Coccoliths elongate, protrusion with internal rods and tile cover
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: S. robusta * , Algirosphaera oryza, S. quadricornu + * , A. aurea * , Anthosphaera bicornu, Algirosphaera campanula, Algirosphaera spinulosa
Morphology:
Coccosphere: Motile, dimorphic. Prominent flagellar opening surrounded by 3 CFCs with higher and wider protrusion.
Coccoliths: Base and protrusion elongate elliptical; protrusion has double-lipped form, especially in LM. Cycle of irregular laths covers proximal face of central area.
Biology & life-cycles
Cultures: Strains of this species are maintained in culture, for details see Roscoff Culture Collection.
See also: Sphaerocalyptra quadridentata - likely holococcolith phase;
Search data:LITHS: planolith, elliptical, CA: ca_disjunct, grill, process, CSPH: equant, monomorphic, CROSS-POLARS: V-prominent, |
Lith size: 1.5->4.5µm; Coccosphere size: 7->12µm; Liths per sphere: 69->90 Data source notes: RCC |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): Extant. Data source: present in the plankton (Young et al. 2003)
First occurrence (base): within Pliocene Epoch (2.59-5.33Ma, base in Zanclean stage). Data source: [JRY rough estimate]
Plot of occurrence data:
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