(Hofker, 1956)

Spinose, with 4 globular chambers in last whorl, surface similar to that of Globigerinoides ruber. In Holocene samples easily distinguished by reddish color throughout entire test.

Ref.: Parker (1976), Vincent (1976).

Distribution: Typically warm water, occasionally occurring in fairly high numbers (up to 3% of the spring assemblage in tropical regions).

Remark: = Globigerina rubescens

Kingdom Protoctista
Phylum Granuloreticulosa
Class Foraminifera
Superfamily Globigerinacea
Genus Globoturborotalita
Species Globoturborotalita rubescens

Status in World Register of Marine Species

Not included in WoRMS database

Scientific synonyms and common names

Globigerina rubescens

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