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Mitrolithus sp.


Classification: ntax_mesozoic -> Stephanolithiales -> Parhabdolithaceae -> Mitrolithus -> Mitrolithus sp.
Sister taxa: M. elegans, M. lenticularis, M. sp.

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Mitrolithus): Protolith coccoliths with high rim with broad proximal/inner rim cycle; central area filled by a massive boss/spine. Often seen in side view
This taxon: Specimens not identified to species level


Taxonomy:

Citation: Mitrolithus sp.
Taxonomic rank: generic level id

Farinacci & Howe catalog pages:

Distinguishing features:
Parent taxon (Mitrolithus): Protolith coccoliths with high rim with broad proximal/inner rim cycle; central area filled by a massive boss/spine. Often seen in side view
This taxon: Specimens not identified to species level


Morphology:

We are using this category for images of specimens which can be identified to generic level but have not been definitively assigned to a single 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): within (-Ma, top in "Holocene" stage). Data source:
First occurrence (base): within (-Ma, base in "Holocene" stage). Data source:

Plot of occurrence data:

References:

Bown, P. R. (1987a). Taxonomy, evolution, and biostratigraphy of Late Triassic-Early Jurassic calcareous nannofossils. Special Papers in Palaeontology. 38: 1-118. gs


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Mitrolithus sp. compiled by Jeremy R. Young, Paul R. Bown, Jacqueline A. Lees viewed: 17-3-2025

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