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Umbellosphaera sp.


Classification: ntax_main -> Coccolith families inc sed -> Umbellosphaeraceae -> Umbellosphaera -> Umbellosphaera sp.
Sister taxa: U. tenuis, U. irregularis, U. sp.


Taxonomy:
Citation: Umbellosphaera sp.
Taxonomic rank: generic level id

Synonyms:

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Umbellosphaera): Coccoliths trumpet-shaped
This taxon: Specimens which cannot be assigned to established species

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): Extant. Data source: same as genus
First occurrence (base): within Miocene Epoch (5.33-23.03Ma, base in Aquitanian stage). Data source: same as genus

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Young, J. R., Geisen, M., Cros, L., Kleijne, A., Probert, I. & Ostergaard, J. B. (2003). A guide to extant coccolithophore taxonomy. Journal of Nannoplankton Research. S1: 1-132. gs


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Umbellosphaera sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 16-8-2026

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