Cell saddle-shaped, 3-5 µm long; scales irregularly elliptical about 0.5 x 0.3 µm; pyramids 0.1-0.15 µm open triangular cones with faceted or rounded apices, about 10 pyramids per scale.
| Daughter taxa (time control age-window is: 0-800Ma) | ||||
| | | | Balaniger virgulosa HOL Cell saddle-shaped, 3-5 µm long; scales irregularly elliptical about 0.5 x 0.3 µm; pyramids 0.1-0.15 µm open triangular cones with faceted or rounded apices, about 10 pyramids per scale. |
Taxonomy:
Distinguishing features: Monomorphic. Coccoliths are organic scales with a few pyramidal ?crystallites.
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: Balaniger *
See also: Balaniger - heterococcolith life-cyle phase;
Search data:| Tags | LITHS: holococcolith, star-shaped, CSPH: equant, monomorphic, |
| Metrics | Lith size: 0.3->0.5µm; Coccosphere size: 3->5µm; Data source notes: lith and csph size from illustrated specimens |
Geological Range:
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:
Thomsen, H. A. & Oates, K. (1978). Balaniger balticus gen. et sp. nov. (Prymnesiophiceae) form Danish coastal waters. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. 58: 773-779. gsReferences:
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Balaniger HOL compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 1-3-2021
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