Fordham 1986 pl13-fig28.JPG
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Original Description
Small, robust; weakly elevated trochospire, tight parallel and perpendicular to axis. Equatorial outline moderately lobate; lateral outline oval. Chambers ovate, moderately compressed, at least 9 (13?) in total, 4 in final and second-last whorls; increase slow. Dorsal view: chambers slightly longer concentrically, weakly inflated; sutures slightly depressed; intercameral sutures directed and curved posteriorly. Ventral view: chambers weakly inflated; intercameral sutures radial, meeting at tight umbilicus; aperture umbilical, highly arched, pushed distally, with a thick lip. Lateral view: smoothly rounded. Wall surface thickened, fairly densely perforate, weakly cancellate prior to final chamber.
Size: Length, 145 µm; width 130 µm; height, 95 µm.
Etymology: Greek, opsios, late; last components refer to 'G. nepenthoides Bronnimann & Resig'.
Extra details from original publication
Description based on: Common material.
Holotype fig.: Fordham 1986 Pl. 13, fig. 28.
Fordham, B. G. (1986). Miocene-Pleistocene planktic foraminifers from D.S.D.P. Sites 208 and 77, and phylogeny and classification of Cenozoic species. Queensland, Australia. 1-224. gsReferences:
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Globigerina microstoma opsionepenthoides compiled by the pforams@mikrotax project team viewed: 19-9-2020
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