Daughter taxa (time control age-window is: 0-800Ma)![]() | |||||
borealis type: XCs elliptical discs, with a narrow rim, central part without conical depression. CFCs not differentiated. | |||||
![]() | ![]() | Syracosphaera borealis BCs with smooth rim - axial structure prominent irregular ridge or ring; XCs smooth eliptical discs, rare | |||
![]() | Syracosphaera strigilis BCs with smooth rim - no real axial structure but irregular ring of isolated node; XCs smooth eliptical discs, with arcuate slits, rare | ||||
![]() | Syracosphaera exigua BCs with node-ridge ornament; XCs ornamented elliptical discs can cover coccosphere | ||||
Syracosphaera pemmadiscus BCs with narrow, fluted, distal flange; XCs smooth elliptical discs with parenthesis shaped openings | |||||
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Syracosphaera andruleitii |
Taxonomy:
Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (SY molischii gp): BCs placolith-like (i.e. with proximal and distal flanges), often with ridges and irregular central area calcification, no spines. XCs variable.
This taxon: XCs elliptical discs, with a narrow rim, central part without conical depression. CFCs not differentiated.
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:
Morphology:
Size:
Tags | LITHS: |
Metrics | Lith size: 1->3µm; Coccosphere size: 6->12µm; |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): Extant. Data source: Total of range of species in this database
First occurrence (base): within Pleistocene Epoch (0.01-2.59Ma, base in Gelasian stage). Data source:
Plot of occurrence data:
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borealis type compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 23-5-2022
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