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Discosphaera sp.


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

Taxonomy:

Citation: Discosphaera sp.
Taxonomic rank: generic level id

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Discosphaera): Body coccoliths with well-developed radial lath cycle; trumpet-like process; coccospheres monomorphic
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 Miocene Epoch (5.33-23.03Ma, base in Aquitanian stage). Data source: same as genus

Plot of occurrence data:

References:


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

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