Taxonomy:
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: C. fragilis * , T. radiatus *
Search data:
LITHS: nannolith-radiate, star-shaped, CROSS-POLARS: 1ou, V-prominent, |
Lith size: 10->13µm; Segments: 12->12; Data source notes: lith length from OD |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within Late Eocene Sub-Epoch (33.89-37.75Ma, top in Priabonian stage). Data source: Martini 1961
First occurrence (base): within Late Eocene Sub-Epoch (33.89-37.75Ma, base in Priabonian stage). Data source: Martini 1961
Plot of occurrence data:
Aubry, M. -P. (1988a). Handbook of Cenozoic calcareous nannoplankton. Book 2: Ortholithae (Catinasters, Ceratholiths, Rhabdoliths). Micropaleontology Press, American Museum of Natural History, New York. 1-279. gs Locker, S. (1965). Coccolithophoriden aus Eozanschollen Mecklenburgs. Geologie, Berlin. 14(10): 1252-1265. gs Martini, E. (1961). Nannoplankton aus dem Tertiär und der obersten Kreide von SW-Frankreich. Senckenbergiana Lethaea. 42: 1-32. gs Steurbaut, E. (1986). Late Middle Eocene to Middle Oligocene calcareous nannoplankton from the Kallo well, some boreholes and exposures in Belgium and a description of the Ruisbroek Sand Member. Mededelingen Werkgroep Tertiaer en Kwartaire Geologie. 23: 49-83. gs References:
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Martiniaster fragilis compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 12-7-2025
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