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Bomolithus sp.


Classification: ntax_main -> Discoasterales -> Heliolithaceae -> Bomolithus -> Bomolithus sp.
Sister taxa: B. elegans, B. universus, B. cantabriae, B. dydimolofous ⟩⟨ B. falklandensis, B. sp.


Taxonomy:
Citation: Bomolithus sp.
Taxonomic rank: generic level id

Synonyms:

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Bomolithus): Three superposed cycles - disk and column strongly birefringent, medial cycle weakly birefringent. Column high.
This taxon: Specimens which cannot be assigned to any established species

Search data:
Lith size: 0->0µm;
The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes

Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within NP10 zone (54.17-55.86Ma, top in Ypresian stage). Data source: same as genus
First occurrence (base): within NP5 zone (59.54-61.51Ma, base in Selandian stage). Data source: same as genus

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Bown, P. R. (2010). Calcareous nannofossils from the Paleocene/Eocene Thermal Maximum interval of southern Tanzania (TDP Site 14). Journal of Nannoplankton Research. 31(1): 11-38. gs O

Perch-Nielsen, K. (1977). Albian to Pleistocene calcareous nannofossils from the Western South Atlantic, DSDP Leg 39. Initial Reports of the Deep Sea Drilling Project. 39: 699-823. gs O


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Bomolithus sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 11-8-2026

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