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P. spinosa group


Classification: ntax_mesozoic -> Podorhabdales -> Prediscosphaeraceae -> Prediscosphaera -> P. spinosa group
Sister taxa: P. columnata group, P. cretacea group, P. spinosa group, P. sp.

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Prediscosphaera):
This taxon: Elliptical Prediscophaera species with an axial cross


Daughter taxa (time control age-window is: 0-800Ma)
Prediscosphaera arkhangelskyi
inner-rim cycle broad
Prediscosphaera borealensis
Small (3.5-5.5 µm); inner-rim cycle broad; thin axial cross
Prediscosphaera bukryi
Small (4-5 µm); central area restricted; inner-rim cycle narrow
Prediscosphaera incohatus
Medium to large (7-12 µm)
Prediscosphaera mgayae
Small (4-6 µm); inner-rim cycle narrow, axial cross delicate
Prediscosphaera rhombica
Additional bars form a diamond-shpaed structure around centre of cross
Prediscosphaera spinosa
Typical form, small-meds (4-8µm), elliptical with axial cross but lacking other distinguishing features
Prediscosphaera stoveri
Medium-sized (5-7 µm) inner rim-cycle almost fills the central area and often shows strongly oblique elements

Taxonomy:

Citation: Prediscosphaera spinosa group
taxonomic rank: species group

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Prediscosphaera):
This taxon: Elliptical Prediscophaera species with an axial cross

Search data:
LITHS: placolith, elliptical, CA: cross-axial, ca_disjunct, process, CROSS-POLARS: rim-bicyclic, V-prominent,
Lith size: 4->12µm; Segments: 16->16;
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:
Last occurrence (top): at top of Maastrichtian Stage (100% up, 66Ma, in Danian stage). Data source: Total of ranges of the species in this database
First occurrence (base): within Aptian Stage (113.20-121.40Ma, base in Aptian stage). Data source: Total of ranges of species in this database

Plot of occurrence data:

References:


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P. spinosa group compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 11-10-2024

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