NPP

Non-Pollen Palynomorph Image Database

NPP

...“extra fossils“ in pollen slides

EMA-7

NPP type

Taxonomical Group

Planta

Type description

Prager et al. 2006: Unknown origin, possibly highly corroded remnant of wood, lenticular (∅ 3–12 μm) to bean-shaped (6–10×5–8 μm), often in pairs or groups, metallic brown, psilate (cf. EMA-6).

Prager et al 2012: remains of wood that show signs of fungal decay (‘hollows’ in lignin-layers).

Records

First publication

Prager A, Theuerkauf M, Couwenberg J, Barthelmes A, Aptroot A, Joosten H (2012) Pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs as tools for identifying alder carr deposits: A surface sample study from NE-Germany. Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol. 186:38-57

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