NPP

Non-Pollen Palynomorph Image Database

NPP

...“extra fossils“ in pollen slides

UG-1259

NPP type

Taxonomical Group

Pteridophyta

Type description

Gelorini et al 2011: Spores tetrahedral-globose, usually with concave sides, yellow, 30–38×20–28 μm, surface diffusely and irregularly granulate, trilete scar with relatively short arms (2/3 the radius). In subfossil specimens the sculptured perispore is often missing.

Records

First publication

Gelorini V, Verbeken A, van Geel B, Cocqyt C, Vershuren D (2011) Modern non-pollen palynomorphs from East African lake sediments. Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol. 164:143-173.

Pteridium aquilinum

affiliation