Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Octolithus): Holoccoliths with distinct rim and cover blocks, typically eight.
This taxon: Specimens which cannot be assigned to any established species
Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:
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Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within NP4 zone (61.51-63.25Ma, top in Selandian stage). Data source: same as genus
First occurrence (base): within Campanian Stage (72.17-83.65Ma, base in Campanian stage). Data source: same as genus
Plot of occurrence data:
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Octolithus sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 12-2-2026
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