Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (R. pseudoumbilicus group): Neogene elliptical reticulofenestrids with an open central area (spanned by delicate proximal net, not visible in lm)
This taxon: Small (3-5µm), (sub)circular, with large central opening (ca 50% of coccolith width). NN4-5
| LITHS: placolith, circular, CA: ca_conjunct, grill, vacant, CROSS-POLARS: rim-unicyclic, R-prominent, |
| Lith size: 3->5µm; Data source notes: Boesiger et al 2017 |
Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within NN5 zone (13.53-14.91Ma, top in Serravallian stage). Data source: Boesiger et al 2017
First occurrence (base): within NN4 zone (14.91-17.95Ma, base in Burdigalian stage). Data source: Boesiger et al 2017
Plot of occurrence data:
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Reticulofenestra pospichalii compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 22-7-2026
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