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Martiniaster fragilis


Classification: ntax_main -> Nannolith families inc sed -> Lithostromationaceae -> Martiniaster -> Martiniaster fragilis
Sister taxa: M. cecellanoriae, M. fragilis, M. menneri

Taxonomy:

Citation: Martiniaster fragilis Martini 1961
Taxonomic rank: species
Synonyms:

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
The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes

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:

References:

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


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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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