Abstract
The taxonomic history of the planktonic foraminifera Biticinella breggiensis (GANDOLFI, 1942) is reviewed. The successive descriptions of this biostratigraphic marker of the late Albian show a lack of agreement concerning the presence and interpretation of its non-primary apertures. Therefore a detailed description of the species is provided with special emphasis on its apertural system. We show that secondary and relict apertures are present on both sides of the test.
Translated title of the contribution | A revision of the Albian planktonic foraminifera Biticinella breggiensis (GANDOLFI, 1942) with emphasis on its apertural system |
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Original language | French |
Pages (from-to) | 235-243 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Revue de Paleobiologie |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Albian
- Apertural system
- Biticinella breggiensis
- Planktonic foraminifera