 Hornibrook et al. 1989, Fig. 23.16 (Topotype): 0.61 mm |
Reference: Hornibrook, Brazier & Strong 1989, p.87, Fig. 23:16 (Topotype).
Synonymy: 1936, Spec. publ. Cushman Lab. 6: 115, pl. 14, fig. 16-18.
Description: Distinguished by the subcylindrical form, coarsely punctate; early one third of test with variably rugose and tuberculate surface; shallowly excavated medially; aperture terminal, rimmed.
Distribution: Opoitian to Castlecliffian.
Comment: Described by Cushman from the Castlecliffian where it is accompanied by two similar forms which have been named separate taxa (B. hornibrooki, B. vellai) by Collen (1972, Jl. Roy. Soc. N.Z. 2(3): 373-382).
Cite this publication as: "Strong CP, Raine JI, Terezow M. 2018. Key
species of New Zealand fossil foraminifera: descriptions from "Manual of New
Zealand Permian to Pleistocene Foraminiferal Biostratigraphy" by Hornibrook,
Brazier and Strong, 1989. Lower Hutt (NZ): GNS Science. (GNS Science
miscellaneous series; 123)."
ISSN 1172-2886, ISBN 978-1-98-853088-8,
DOI 10.21420/G2M63W.
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