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Goniolithus sp.


Classification: ntax_main -> Coccolith families inc sed -> Goniolithaceae -> Goniolithus -> Goniolithus sp.
Sister taxa: G. fluckigeri, G. sp.


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

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Goniolithus): Small to medium pentagonal liths, with narrow rim and granular central area plate. Dark image in LM.
This taxon: Specimens which cannot be assigned to any established species

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:

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 Oligocene Epoch (23.03-33.89Ma, top in Chattian stage). Data source: same as genus
First occurrence (base): within Coniacian Stage (85.70-89.39Ma, base in Coniacian stage). Data source: same as genus

Plot of occurrence data:

References:


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Goniolithus sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 19-5-2026

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