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Discosphaera jerkovici


Classification: ntax_cenozoic -> Syracosphaerales -> Rhabdosphaeraceae -> Discosphaera -> Discosphaera jerkovici
Sister taxa: D. jerkovici, D. tubifera, D. sp.

Taxonomy:

Citation: Discosphaera jerkovici Müller 1974
Taxonomic rank: species

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Discosphaera): Body coccoliths with well-developed radial lath cycle; trumpet-like process; coccospheres monomorphic
This taxon: Trumpet width similar to basal width

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: D. jerkovici *


Size:
2-2.5 µm (Müller 1974)

See also: Rhabdosphaera poculii - another distinctive Paratethyan rhabdosphaerid.;

Search data:
LITHS: planolith, circular, elliptical, CA: ca_disjunct, grill, process, CROSS-POLARS: V-prominent, R-prominent,
Lith size: 2->3µm;
Data source notes: lith length from OD & slightly extended
The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes

Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within Middle Miocene Sub-Epoch (11.62-15.97Ma, top in Serravallian stage). Data source: Müller 1974
First occurrence (base): within Middle Miocene Sub-Epoch (11.62-15.97Ma, base in Langhian stage). Data source: Müller 1974

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Müller, C. (1974). Nannoplankton aus dem Mittel-Miozän von Walbersdorf (Burgenland). Senckenbergiana Lethaea. 55: 389-405. gs


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

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