NPP

Non-Pollen Palynomorph Image Database

NPP

...“extra fossils“ in pollen slides

HdV-135

NPP type

Taxonomical Group

Algae

Type description

Pals et al. 1980: heterogeneous group of quadrate, retuse zygospores of Mougeotia species, measuring 31-52 micron each way. Sides straight or concave. Angles rounded or slightly flattened, up to 8 micron in diameter. Greatest diameter of depression in the centre of each angle 2-5.5 micron. Small pits, about 1 micron in diameter present all over the surface of the zygospore wall.

Records

First publication

Pals JP, van Geel B, Delfos A (1980) Palaeoecological studies in the Klokkeweel bog near Hoogkarspel (prov of Noord-Holland). Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol. 30:371-418.

Mougeotia

affiliation