Taxonomy:
Distinguishing features: Ornate 5-rayed discoaster
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: D. istanbulensis *
See also: Discoaster ornatus ;
Search data:Tags | LITHS: nannolith-radiate, star-shaped, CROSS-POLARS: 1ou, V-prominent, |
Metrics | Lith size: 10->15µm; Segments: 5->5; Data source notes: size from illustrated specs |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within Eocene Epoch (33.89-55.96Ma, top in Priabonian stage). Data source: Sadek & Ozer 1981
First occurrence (base): within Eocene Epoch (33.89-55.96Ma, base in Ypresian stage). Data source: Sadek & Ozer 1981
Plot of occurrence data:
Sadek, A. & Ozer, O. (1981). Two new discoasters from Turkey. Revista Española de Micropaleontología. 13(1): 43-45. gsReferences:
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Discoaster istanbulensis compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 23-4-2021
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