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Globorotalia crassaformis crassaformis Galloway & Wissler 1927 from: Bolli, H.M.Saunders, J.B. (1985): Oligocene to Holocene low latitude planktic foraminifers. In: Plankton Stratigraphy Eds: Bolli, H.M.Saunders, J.B. p. 155-262
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Subspecies Globorotalia crassaformis crassaformis Galloway & Wissler 1927


Discussion / Comments:
Bolli & Saunders (1985):
The subspecies is characterized by a highly vaulted form with conically shaped umbilical side. The peripheral margin may vary from subacute to acute, or, in low latitude specimens, show a trace of an imperforate rim. The other non carinate taxa of the plexus are either less highly vaulted umbilically or possess distinctly rounded peripheral margins with more inflated umbilical sides as in G. ronda, G. oceanica and G. hessi. G. crassula Cushman & Stewart (Fig. 36.2) belongs to the crassaformis complex based on the original description. Blow's (1969) refigured holotype of G. crassula shows a peripheral keel, which makes its close relationship to G. crassaformis doubtful. According to the same author the holotype is strongly recrystallized and somewhat abraded. He regards it as an intermediate between G. conomiozea and G. viola but morphologically closer to G. viola. Its poor preservation and the fact that it appears more tightly coiled than is typical for the crassaformis plexus leaves its relationship in doubt.
Synonym list:
Bolli & Saunders (1985):
1927 Globorotalia crassaformis Galloway & Wissler. - Galloway & Wissler : p.41 pl.7, fig.12
1967 Globorotalia crassacrotonensis Conato & Follador. - Conato & Follador : p.557 pl.4, figs.3a-c
1985 Globorotalia crassaformis crassaformis Galloway & Wissler. - Bolli & Saunders : p.232 figs. 36.6-7; 6,10,11
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References:

Galloway,J.J. and Wissler,S.G. (1927):
Pleistocene foraminifers from the Lomita Quarry, Palos Verdes Hills, California . Journal of Paleontology Vol. 1

Conato,V.. and Follador,U.. (1967):
Globorotalia crotonensis e Globorotalia crassacrotonensis move specie del Pliocene italiano . Boll. Soc. geol. Rid. Vol. 86 p. 555-63

Bolli,H.M. and Saunders,J.B. (1985):
Oligocene to Holocene low latitude planktic foraminifers.
In: Plankton Stratigraphy Eds: Bolli, H.M.Saunders, J.B. p. 155-262
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