Oolithotus fragilis

Edited by Jeremy Young on Wed, 09/03/2011 - 15:59

Oolithotus fragilis (Lohmann 1912) Martini & Müller 1972 [Coccolithophora]

Description: Large form, coccoliths 5-9μm; weakly asymmetric; proximal shield only slightly smaller than distal, sutures jagged; broad depression on distal surface, distal sutures often kinked.

Remarks: Easily confused with C. leptoporus in LM. One combination coccosphere, with holococcoliths observed in LM, but holococcoliths could not be determined (Geisen & Broerse unpubl. obs.).