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Discoturbella moori


Classification: ntax_cenozoic -> Syracosphaerales -> Rhabdosphaeraceae -> Solisphaera -> Discoturbella moori
Sister taxa: S. blagnacensis, S. emidasia, S. helianthiformis, S. galbula, S. turbinella ⟩⟨ S. tegula, S. palmula ⟩⟨ S. miocaenica, D. moori, S. sp.

Taxonomy:

Citation: Discoturbella moori Roth 1970
taxonomic rank: species
Taxonomic discussion: Only known from a single illustration and poorly characterised, but this looks like another possible fossil Solisphaera

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: D. moori *

Search data:
LITHS: planolith, elliptical, CA: ca_disjunct, grill, process,
Lith size: 1.5->2.5µm;
Data source notes: lith size (spine height) 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 Oligocene Epoch (23.03-33.89Ma, top in Chattian stage). Data source: Original publication
First occurrence (base): within Oligocene Epoch (23.03-33.89Ma, base in Rupelian stage). Data source: Original publication

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Roth, P. H. (1970). Oligocene calcareous nannoplankton biostratigraphy. Eclogae Geologicae Helvetiae. 63: 799-881. gs O


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Discoturbella moori compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 13-1-2025

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