Taxonomy:
Distinguishing features: Very large, broadly elliptical with broad, low rim and narrow to closed central opening.
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: P. hollisii *
Morphology: Very large, broadly elliptical pontosphaerid with broad, low rim and narrow to closed central area. The rim is pale grey in cross-polarised light.
Differentiation: Distinguised from other Pontosphaera by larger size, broad rim cycle and low birefringence in cross-polarised light. [Bown & Newsam 2017]
Size: Holotype L = 18.1μm (Paratype L = 18.3μm). [Bown & Newsam 2017]
Tags | LITHS: murolith, elliptical, CA: closed, CROSS-POLARS: rim-bicyclic, V-prominent, R-prominent, |
Metrics | Lith size: 16->20µm; Data source notes: lith size from OD and slightly extended |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within NP15c subzone (42.87-44.12Ma, top in Lutetian stage). Data source: Bown & Newsam 2017
First occurrence (base): within NP15b subzone (44.12-45.49Ma, base in Lutetian stage). Data source: Bown & Newsam 2017
Plot of occurrence data:
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Pontosphaera hollisii compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 26-2-2021
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