Taxonomy:
Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Staurolithites): Murolith (loxolith) coccoliths with relatively narrow rim and wide central area spanned by axial cross bars. The cross is usually spine bearing. Inner/proximal rim cycle is variably developed and so the LM image may be unicyclic or bicyclic.
This taxon: Specimens which cannot be assigned to any established species
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:
Search data:
| Lith size: 0->0µm; |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within NP11 zone (53.70-54.17Ma, top in Ypresian stage). Data source: same as genus
First occurrence (base): within Sinemurian Stage (192.90-199.46Ma, base in Sinemurian stage). Data source: same as genus
Plot of occurrence data:
References:
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Staurolithites sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 25-1-2025
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