NPP

Non-Pollen Palynomorph Image Database

NPP

...“extra fossils“ in pollen slides

HdV-E

NPP type

Taxonomical Group

Algae

Type description

Van Geel et al 1976: Zygospores (or possibly aplanospores) oblately spheroidal, measuring 36-44 X 29-36 µm in diameter. Small pits, 1.2-2 µm deep and 1.2-4 µm in diameter, were observed over the whole surface of the spores, at a distance of 1.5-3 µm from one another.

Records

First publication

van Geel B (1976) Fossil spores of Zygnemataceae in ditches of prehistoric settlement in Hoogkarspel (The Netherlands). Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol. 22:337-344.

Zygnemataceae

affiliation