Lithoptychius sp.
Classification: ntax_cenozoic -> Discoasterales -> Fasciculithaceae -> Lithoptychius -> Lithoptychius sp.
Sister taxa: L. billii, L. janii, L. pileatus, L. ulii, L. varolii, L. vertebratoides, L. sp.
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Taxonomy:
Citation: Lithoptychius sp. Rank: generic level id
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:
Search data:
Tags | LITHS: |
Metrics | Lith size: 0->0µm; |
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Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within (-Ma, top in "Holocene" stage). Data source:
First occurrence (base): within (-Ma, base in "Holocene" stage). Data source:
Plot of occurrence data:
- Range-bar - range as quoted above, pink interval top occurs in, green interval base occurs in.
- Triangles indicate an event for which a precise placement has been suggested
- (NB There is no histogram as there are no occurrence records for the taxon in the Neptune database) Parent: Lithoptychius
References:
Bown, P. R. (2016). Paleocene calcareous nannofossils from Tanzania (TDP sites 19, 27 and 38). Journal of Nannoplankton Research. 36(1): 1-32. gs V O