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Neosphaera

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Neosphaera Neosphaera_segments

Planolith coccolith of "Neosphaera coccolithomorpha", these coccoliths have recently been shown to be part of the life cycle of Ceratolithus cristatus, which has priority. A living form, also known from the Pliocene and Pleistocene. Left entire planolith, right three segments. Green colour indicates internal element contacts.