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Reticulofenestra moorei


Classification: ntax_main -> Isochrysidales -> Noelaerhabdaceae -> Reticulofenestra -> R. umbilicus group -> Reticulofenestra moorei
Sister taxa: R. umbilicus, R. dictyoda, R. hampdenensis, R. moorei ⟩⟨ R. circus, R. hillae ⟩⟨ R. maceria Shafik 1989, R. oamaruensis


Taxonomy:
Citation: Reticulofenestra moorei Bown & Dunkley Jones 2012
Taxonomic rank: species
Basionym: Reticulofenestra moorei * Bown & Dunkley Jones 2012
Taxonomic discussion: Holotype length 6.8 microns.

Synonyms:

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (R. umbilicus group): Paleogene elliptical reticulofenestrids with open central area (spanned by delicate proximal net, not visible in lm)
This taxon: Medium sized (5-8 µm), normally elliptical reticulofenestrids with relatively wide central area and a net that is faintly visible or imperceptible.

Search data:
LITHS: placolith, elliptical, CA: ca_conjunct, grill, vacant,
CSPH: equant, monomorphic, CROSS-POLARS: rim-unicyclic, R-prominent,
Lith size: 5->8µm;
The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes

Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within NP23 zone (29.62-32.02Ma, top in Rupelian stage). Data source: Bown & Dunkley Jones, 2012
First occurrence (base): within NP17 zone (37.32-40.40Ma, base in Bartonian stage). Data source: Bown & Dunkley Jones, 2012

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Bown, P. R. & Dunkley Jones, T. (2012). Calcareous nannofossils from the Paleogene equatorial Pacific (IODP Expedition 320 Sites U1331-1334). Journal of Nannoplankton Research. 32(2): 3-51. gs O


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Reticulofenestra moorei compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 22-7-2026

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