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Ellipsolithus

Classification: ntax_mesozoic -> Heterococcoliths inc sedis -> placoliths inc sedis -> Ellipsolithus
Sister taxa: Ellipsolithus, Haqius, Markalius, Prolatipatella, Repagulum

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (placoliths inc sedis):
This taxon: Elongate, rounded-oblong placoliths with unicyclic distal shields built of numerous (>50) narrow elements<

Daughter taxa (time control age-window is: 0-800Ma)
				Ellipsolithus linnertii Ellipsolithus with elevated rim and imperforate central area

Taxonomy:

Citation: Ellipsolithus Sullivan 1964

Rank: Genus

Type species: Coccolithites macellus Bramlette & Sullivan, 1961

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: Ellipsolithus + *

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (placoliths inc sedis):
This taxon: Elongate, rounded-oblong placoliths with unicyclic distal shields built of numerous (>50) narrow elements<

Search data:

LITHS: elliptical, quadrate, CA: plate, CROSS-POLARS: rim-unicyclic, V-prominent,

Lith size: 5->7µm;
Data source notes: size range of included species

The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes

Geological Range:
Notes: This is a well-known Palaeocene genus but specimens have recently been illustrated from the Late Cretaceous of Tanzania by Lees & Bown 2016.
Last occurrence (top): Extant. Data source: Total of range of species in this database
First occurrence (base): at top of No known fossil record modern (100% up, 0Ma, in "Holocene" stage). Data source: Total of range of species in this database

Plot of occurrence data:

Range-bar - range as quoted above, pink interval top occurs in, green interval base occurs in.
Triangles indicate an event for which a precise placement has been suggested
Neptune data: This is a higher taxon page so Neptune data is not plotted. See also: customisable plot Parent: placoliths inc sedis

References:

Sullivan, F. R. (1964). Lower Tertiary nannoplankton from the California Coast Ranges. I. Paleocene. University of California Publications in Geological Sciences. 44: 163-227. gs O

Ellipsolithus compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 26-3-2023

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AphiaID: not found
Short stables page link: https://mikrotax.org/Nannotax3/index.php?id=10424 Go to Archive.is to create a permanent copy of this page - citation notes

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