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Coronocyclus nitescens

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Description

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    Citation: 
    Coronocyclus nitescens (Kamptner, 1963) Bramlette and Wilcoxon, 1967 [Umbilicosphaera]

    Description: Ring-shaped coccoliths with open central-area. No clear shield development, spines on distal side. Strongly birefringent.

    Remarks:

    Range: Palaeogene to NN6.

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    Coronocyclus nitescens Coronocylus nitescens - side view      
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    Synonyms:

    • Coronocyclus serratus Hay, Mohler and Wade, 1966

    Variant: Elliptical forms, with narrow rims, occur in NN5-6.

Images

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  • Coronocyclus nitescens
  • Coronocylus nitescens - side view
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  • 5-13nitescens.JPG
  • 5-12nitescens.JPG
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