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Scyphosphaera tercisensis


Classification: ntax_cenozoic -> Zygodiscales -> Pontosphaeraceae -> Scyphosphaera -> Scyphosphaera tercisensis
Sister taxa: S. apsteinii, S. porosa ⟩⟨ S. brevis, S. globulata, S. hamptonii, S. hemirana, S. lagena ⟩⟨ S. campanula, S. intermedia, S. pulcherrima, S. tubifera, S. ventriosa ⟩⟨ S. columella, S. expansa, S. interstincta, S. olla, S. tercisensis, S. tubicena, S. sp.

Taxonomy:

Citation: Scyphosphaera tercisensis Lezaud, 1968
Taxonomic rank: species

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Scyphosphaera): Coccospheres with Pontosphaera-like body coccoliths and equatorial coccoliths with rims elevated into vase-like structures (lopadoliths).
This taxon: Tall, relatively broad murolith that narrows towards the distal opening.

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: S. tercisensis *

Search data:
LITHS: murolith, cylindrical, elliptical, hollow, CA: plate, pores, CROSS-POLARS: V-prominent, R-prominent, rim-bicyclic,
Lith size: 14->20µm;
Data source notes: lith height from OD and 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 NP15 zone (42.87-46.29Ma, top in Lutetian stage). Data source: [PRB rough estimate]
First occurrence (base): within NP12 zone (50.50-53.70Ma, base in Ypresian stage). Data source: Siesser, 1998

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Bown, P. R. (2005d). Palaeogene calcareous nannofossils from the Kilwa and Lindi areas of coastal Tanzania (Tanzania Drilling Project 2003-4). Journal of Nannoplankton Research. 27(1): 21-95. gs O

Lezaud, L. (1968). Espèces nouvelles de nannofossiles calcaires (Coccolithopohridés) d'Aquitaine sud-ouest. Revue de Micropaléontologie. 2(1): 22-28. gs

Siesser, W. G. (1998). Calcareous nannofossil Genus Scyphosphaera: structure, taxonomy, biostratigraphy, and phylogeny. Micropaleontology. 44(4): 351-384. gs


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Scyphosphaera tercisensis compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 20-3-2025

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