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Nivisolithus


Classification: ntax_main -> Nannolith families inc sed -> Ceratolithaceae -> Nivisolithus
Sister taxa: Amaurolithus, Ceratolithus, Nicklithus ⟩⟨ Orthorhabdus, Triquetrorhabdulus ⟩⟨ Nivisolithus

Daughter taxa (time control age-window is: 0-800Ma)
Nivisolithus kovacicii
Laths with bifurcations at the distal end
Nivisolithus vrabacii
Bladed with simple pointed ends, no bifurcations

Taxonomy:
Citation: Nivisolithus Coric, in Coric et al. 2023
Taxonomic rank: genus
Taxonomic discussion: These resemble Triquetorhabdulus, but might alternatively be elements of ascidian spicules [my interpretation - JRY 2026]

Synonyms:

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Ceratolithaceae): Horseshoe-shaped rod-shaped nannoliths and simple hoop-coccoliths formed in one phase of life cycle, planolith heterococcoliths in the other.
This taxon: one end obliquely truncated, occur in radial groups

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): at top of Serravallian Stage (100% up, 11.6Ma, in Tortonian stage). Data source: Total of ranges of the species in this database
First occurrence (base): within Badenian Paratethyan stage (12.70-16.00Ma, base in Burdigalian stage). Data source: Total of ranges of species in this database

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Ćorić, S., Galovic, I. & Matošević, M. (2023). New calcareous nannofossils from the Middle to Late Miocene of the North Croatian Basin, Central Paratethys. Journal of Nannoplankton Research. 41(1): 1-12. gs


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Nivisolithus compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 17-8-2026

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