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.
| LITHS: placolith, elliptical, CA: ca_conjunct, grill, vacant, CSPH: equant, monomorphic, CROSS-POLARS: rim-unicyclic, R-prominent, |
| Lith size: 5->8µm; |
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:
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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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