Taxonomic discussion: The gross morphology of Chiloguembelinamorsei is very similar to that of Chiloguembelinamidwayensis. Loeblich and Tappan (1957a) suggested that C. morsei can be distinguished from C. midwayensis sensu stricto by the former's narrower test, more globular chambers, and more deeply constricted sutures. The two taxa are most readily distinguished by the narrowness of their tests; the chambers of C. morsei expand less rapidly in breadth than those of C. midwayensis. Consequently, the periphery of the former defines a more acute angle (~50°) than that of the latter (~60°). Forms intermediate between C. morsei and C. midwayensis have been illustrated as C. midwayensis by D'Hondt (1991:173, pl. 2: figs. 13, 15). [Olsson et al. 1999]
Distinguishing features: Parent taxon (Chiloguembelina): Test subtriangular in outline, biserial throughout or rarely with multiserial final chambers; aperture a simple arched opening at base of the final chamber, with a narrow rim on one margin and a broad collar or flange directed toward one of the flat sides of the test, lacking an infolded margin or internal plate. Rarely with multiple apertures. This taxon: The test biserial throughout. Sutures are distinct and depressed, initially sub-horizontal, oblique between later chambers. Successive chambers overlap, particularly in late ontogeny. Initial chambers sub-spherical, later chambers broader Wall surface with numerous small pustules, especially on early chambers. Aperture with a single distinct lateral flange.
NB These concise distinguishing features statements are used in the tables of daughter-taxa to act as quick summaries of the differences between e.g. species of one genus. They are being edited as the site is developed and comments on them are especially welcome.
Description
Character matrix
test outline:
Triangular
chamber arrangement:
Biserial
edge view:
Equally biconvex
aperture:
Interiomarginal
sp chamber shape:
Subrectangular
coiling axis:
N/A
periphery:
N/A
aperture border:
Thick flange
umb chbr shape:
Subrectangular
umbilicus:
N/A
periph margin shape:
Moderately rounded
accessory apertures:
None
spiral sutures:
Moderately depressed
umb depth:
N/A
wall texture:
Moderately pustulose
shell porosity:
Microperforate: <1µm
umbilical or test sutures:
Strongly depressed
final-whorl chambers:
2-2
N.B. These characters are used for advanced search. N/A - not applicable
Biogeography and Palaeobiology
Geographic distributionLow and middle latitudes (Boersma, 1984b; D'Hondt and Keller, 1991). [Olsson et al. 1999] Isotope paleobiologyNo data available. [Olsson et al. 1999] Phylogenetic relationsChiloguembelinamorsei evolved from a Woodringina species in Zone P a (D'Hondt, 1991; Liu and Olsson, 1992). [Olsson et al. 1999]
Geological Range: Notes: Zone P a (D'Hondt, 1991) to Subzone Pic (Boersma, 1984b). [Olsson et al. 1999] Last occurrence (top): within P1c subzone (62.60-63.90Ma, top in Danian stage). Data source: Olsson et al. 1999 First occurrence (base): within Pa zone (65.72-66.00Ma, base in Danian stage). Data source: Olsson et al. 1999
Plot of occurrence data:
Range-bar - range as quoted above, pink interval top occurs in, green interval base occurs in.
Triangles indicate an event for which a precise placement has been suggested
Histogram - Neptune occurrence data from DSDP and ODP proceedings. Pale shading <50 samples in time bin. Interpret with caution & read these notes
Taxon plotted: Chiloguembelina morsei, synonyms included - Chiloguembelina morsei;
Primary source for this page: Olsson et al. 1999 - Atlas of Paleocene Planktonic Foraminifera, p. 91
References:
Olsson, R. K., Hemleben, C., Berggren, W. A. & Huber, B. T. (1999). Atlas of Paleocene Planktonic Foraminifera. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC. (85): 1-252. gs
Chiloguembelina morsei compiled by the pforams@mikrotax project teamviewed: 6-10-2024