NOTES ON THE UPPER
CRETACEOUS RADIOLARIA OF TANAY, RIZAL
ELVIRA P. ORDONEZ
Introduction
Numerous paleontological investigations
have been made of different fossil fauna
of the Philippines but none has yet
included the fossil Radiolaria. This
group of fossil micro-organisms can be
considered one of the most interesting
and valuable aids in micropaleontology.
Their planktonic nature, great variety
in form and abundance make them good
index fossils. They are also important
in the interpretation of ecological
conditions prevailing at time of
deposition. In the absence of
Foraminifera and other fossils the
Radiolaria can be utilized in the age
determination of a rock unit.
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