Botryopera sp. B

Plate 8, Figs. 7A – 8.

Remarks. The pore structure and segment dimensions are nearly identical to Botryopera sp. A (Pl. 6, Figs. 7A – 9B), but this species differs in that it has a horn on the top of the cephalis that is not related to the apical spine. This characteristic also distinguishes Botryopera sp. B from Botryopera amabie n. sp. (Pl. 7, Figs. 1A – 6). The horn on the cephalis is conical and relatively large, approximately the length of the cephalis itself.

Material examined. 2 specimens observed from samples 321-1337D-30H- 3, 103–104cm (Middle Miocene), and 321-1337D-26H-3W, 142–144cm (Late Miocene).

Range. Middle–Late Miocene in the EEP (Table 1).