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Algirosphaera sp.


Classification: ntax_cenozoic -> Syracosphaerales -> Rhabdosphaeraceae -> Algirosphaera -> Algirosphaera sp.
Sister taxa: A. cucullata, A. fabaceus, A. meteora, A. robusta, A. sp.

Taxonomy:

Citation: Algirosphaera sp.
Taxonomic rank: generic level id

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: Specimens which cannot be assigned to established species

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:

Search data:
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): Extant. Data source: same as genus
First occurrence (base): within NP19-20 zone (34.44-36.97Ma, base in Priabonian stage). Data source: same as genus

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Bown, P. R., Young, J. R., Dunkley Jones, T. & Randell, R. (2009). A Paleogene record of extant lower photic zone calcareous nannoplankton. Palaeontology. 52(2): 457-469. gs

Dunkley Jones, T., Bown, P. R. & Pearson, P. (2009). Exceptionally well preserved upper Eocene to lower Oligocene calcareous nannofossils (Prymnesiophycidae) from the Pande Formation (Kilwa Group), Tanzania. Journal of Systematic Palaeontology. 7(4): 359-411. gs


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Algirosphaera sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 18-2-2025

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