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Bussonius fecheri


Classification: ntax_mesozoic -> Watznaueriales -> Watznaueriaceae -> Bussonius -> Bussonius fecheri
Sister taxa: B. fecheri, B. prinsii, B. leufuensis, B. sp.

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Bussonius): Elliptical watznaueriacean coccoliths with broad V-unit cycle, which results in a three tiered placolith structure. Moderately birefringent in XPL.
This taxon: Small (4-5µm) Bussonius with narrow shields and wide central area; distal shield closely appressed to proximal, 2-3 radial bars per quadrant.


Taxonomy:

Citation: Bussonius fecheri Kristan-Tollman 1988
taxonomic rank: Species

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages: B. fecheri *

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Bussonius): Elliptical watznaueriacean coccoliths with broad V-unit cycle, which results in a three tiered placolith structure. Moderately birefringent in XPL.
This taxon: Small (4-5µm) Bussonius with narrow shields and wide central area; distal shield closely appressed to proximal, 2-3 radial bars per quadrant.


Size:
Holotype length 4.5 µm

Search data:
LITHS: placolith, elliptical, CA: cross-axial, ca_disjunct, grill, process, CROSS-POLARS: rim-bicyclic, V-prominent, R-prominent,
Lith size: 4->5µm;
Data source notes: original description +/-0.5 µm
The morphological data given here can be used on the advanced search page. See also these notes

Geological Range:
Last occurrence (top): within Pliensbachian Stage (184.20-192.90Ma, top in Pliensbachian stage). Data source: original description
First occurrence (base): within Pliensbachian Stage (184.20-192.90Ma, base in Pliensbachian stage). Data source: original description

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Kristan-Tollmann, E. (1988). Coccolithen aus den Älteren Allgäuschichten (Alpiner Lias, Sinemur) von Timor, Indonesien. Geologisch-Paläontologische Mitteilungen Innsbruck. 15: 71-83. gs


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Bussonius fecheri compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 11-9-2024

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