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CALCAREOUS NANNOFOSSILS FROM THE OPOL FORMATION,

BUKIDNON PROVINCE (NORTHERN MINDANAO), PHILIPPINES

 Allan Gil S. Fernando*, Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay*, Elizabeth M. Francisco*,

Elson J. Crisologo**, Mario E. Co|Iado*** and Fernando P. Siringan*,****
 *National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines
**Department of Energy, Philippines
***Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Philippines
****Now at The Marine Science Institute, College of Science, University of the Philippines

 

 

 

 

ABSTRACT


Biostratlgraphic analysis of samples from Opol Formation reveals abundant and poor to moderately-preserved calcareous nannofossil assemblages. Based on the occurrence of several zonal markers (Discoaster quinqueramus, D. berggrenii, Reticulofenestra pseudoumbilica and Sphenolithus abies), nannofossil zones NN11- NN15 are recognized. The present study suggests a revision of the age of the Opol Formation to Late Miocene to Early Pliocene.
 

 
 

 

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