Williriedellum occultithorax Dumitrică, 2022
publication ID |
https://doi.org/ 10.35463/j.apr.2022.02.06 |
persistent identifier |
https://treatment.plazi.org/id/EE35878D-0E6F-AA37-54AF-FC56FD5CF9FA |
treatment provided by |
Felipe |
scientific name |
Williriedellum occultithorax Dumitrică |
status |
sp. nov. |
Williriedellum occultithorax Dumitrică n. sp.
Figs. 10 View Fig s-s1
Description. Shell with abdomen practically spherical, smooth surfaced with dense and small circular pores arranged quincuncially. Cephalothorax with thorax hidden in the abdominal chamber. Cephalis small imperforated and thorax practically completely hidden in abdominal wall and cavity. Sutural pore not visible; it is probably situated on the other side of the shell. Aperture large, circular with rounded border.
Studied material. A single specimen in sample OZ826.
Holotype. Figs. 10 View Fig s-s1, coll. MGP-PD, stub PD120 - OZ826- R11-08 a-c.
Dimensions. Diameter of abdomen 124 µm.
Etymology. From the Latin verb occultus, - a, - um = hidden, and thorax, as the thorax is hidden in the abdomen.
Remarks. This species differs from the other syngeneric taxa by the large distal aperture with rounded borders, very small abdominal pores, smooth surface, and hidden thorax.
Occurrence. A single specimen in sample OZ826.
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