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Laguncula


Classification: ntax_mesozoic -> Heterococcoliths inc sedis -> globular inc sedis -> Laguncula
Sister taxa: Laguncula

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (globular inc sedis):
This taxon: Murolith coccoliths with large bulbous/spherical, hollow spines or processes.


Daughter taxa (time control age-window is: 0-800Ma)
Laguncula dorotheae
Small murolith coccoliths with large globular, hollow spines constructed from interlocking rhombiform elements.
Laguncula montrisouensis
Low rimmed coccolith with large, ?flat, flaring distal process with a curved upper surface.
Laguncula sp.
Specimens not identified to species level

Taxonomy:

Citation: Laguncula Black, 1971
taxonomic rank: Genus
Type species: Laguncula dorotheae Black, 1971

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: Laguncula *

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (globular inc sedis):
This taxon: Murolith coccoliths with large bulbous/spherical, hollow spines or processes.

Search data:
LITHS: murolith, circular, hollow, cylindrical, CA: process,
Lith size: 5->10µm;
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 Cenomanian Stage (100% up, 93.9Ma, in Cenomanian stage). Data source: Total of ranges of the species in this database
First occurrence (base): within Late Aptian Substage (113.20-118.70Ma, base in Aptian stage). Data source: Total of ranges of species in this database

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Black, M. (1971b). Problematical Microfossils from the Gault Clay. Geological Magazine. 108(4): 325-327. gs


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Laguncula compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 11-12-2024

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