Type Species

Karoulimorfi asynithis Varol, gen. nov., sp. nov.

Etymology

From Greek karouli, reel and morfi, form – referring to its reel like shape.

Diagnosis

Holococcolith has a reel like core surrounded by additional segments.

Description

Holococcolith has a reel like core surrounded by coarse segments at one end while a narrow rim with finer segments at the other end.

Remarks

This unusual holococcolith appears different from any other genus and is difficult to compare.