A Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells edited by R. H. Bate, D. J. Horne, J. W. Neale, and David J. Siveter Volume 11, Part 2; 30th November, 1984 Published by the British Micropalaeontological Society, London Editors Dr R.H. Bate, SSI (UK) Ltd., Tannery House, Tannery Lane, Send, Woking, Surrey GU23 7EF. Prof. J.W. Neale, Department of Geology, The University, Hull HU6 7RH. Dr D.J. Horne, Department of Geology, City of London Polytechnic, Walburgh House, Bigland Street, London El 2NG. Dr David J. Siveter, Department of Geology, The University, Leicester LEI 7RH. Editorial Board Dr G. Bonaduce, Stazione Zoologica, 80121 Napoli, Italy. Dr J.-P. Colin, Esso Production Research - European, 213 Cours Victor Hugo, 33321 Begles, France. Dr P. De Deckker, Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University, PO Box 4, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia. Dr D. van Harten, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Geologisch Instituut, Nieuwe Prinsengracht 130, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr I. 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Siveter Volume 11, 1984 Part 1 (pp. 1-74); 29th June, 1984 Part 2 (pp. 75-150); 30th November, 1984 Published by the British Micropalaeontological Society, London Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, ii Contents 1 On Hippula (Cetona) turns (Schallreuter); by R. E. L. Schallreuter 2 On Schallreuteria (Lippea) lippensis Schallreuter subgen. et sp. nov. ; by R. E. L. Schallreuter 3 On Duringia spinosa (Kniipfer); by R. E. L. Schallreuter 4 On Duringia triformosa Jones sp. nov.; by C. R. Jones 5 On Hamanella implexa Finger; by K. L. Finger 6 On Sagmatocythere paracercinata Whatley & Maybury sp. nov.; by R. C. Whatley & C. Maybury 7 On Sagmatocythere pseudomultifora Maybury & Whatley sp. nov.; by C. Maybury & R. C. Whatley 8 On Cytheridea (Cytheridea) muelleri muelleri (v. Munster); by R. H. Weiss 9 On Cytheridea ( Cytheridea ) muelleri toenisbergensis Weiss; by R. H. Weiss 10 On Cytheridea ( Cytheridea ) pernota Oertli & Keij; by R. H. Weiss 11 On Paracytheridea cuneiformis (Brady); by J. Athersuch & D. J. Horne 12 On Atjehalla kingmai Keij; by M. Hasan 13 On Cytherelloidea bonanzaensis Keij; by M. Hasan 14 On Ogmoconcha eocontractula Park sp. nov.; by Se-Moon Park 15 On Donmacythere damottae (Colin); by J. P. Colin 16 On Leocytheridea polled Keen gen. et sp. nov.; by M. C. Keen 17 On Archeocosta alkazwinii Al-Bashir & Keen gen. et sp. nov.; by J. M. T. Al-Bashir & M. C. Keen 18 On Shuleridea (Aequacytheridea) oculata Moos; by R. H. Weiss 19 On Loxoconcha multiornata Bate & Gurney; by A. A. F. Al-Furaih 20 On Loxoconcha undulata Al-Furaih sp. nov.; by A. A. F. Al-Furaih 21 On Loxoconcha amygdalanux Bate & Gurney; by A. A. F. Al-Furaih 22 On Raimbautina hammanni Vannier gen. et sp. nov.; by J Vannier 23 On Thibautina rorei Vannier gen. et sp. nov.; by J. Vannier 24 On Platybolbina runica Schallreuter & Kruta sp. nov.; by R. E. L. Schallreuter & M. Kruta 25 On Piretopsis (Cerninella) bohemica (Barrande); by R. E. L. Schallreuter, D. J. Siveter & M. Kruta 26 On Bairdoppilata kalakotensis Singh & Tewari; by J. W. Neale & P. Singh 27 On Bairdia beraguaensis Singh & Tewari; by P. Singh 28 On Bairdia kalakotensis Singh & Tewari; by P. Singh 29 Index for Volume 11, 1984 Contents 1 5 9 13 17 15 25 29 37 45 53 59 63 67 71 75 83 91 99 103 107 111 119 123 127 137 141 145 149 Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11 (16) 75-82 (1984) Leocytheridea polled (1 of 8) 595.337.14 (118.715) (664 : 162.014.08) : 551.35 ON LEOCYTHERIDEA POLLETI KEEN gen. et sp. nov. by M. C. Keen (University of Glasgow, Scotland) Genus LEOCYTHERIDEA gen. nov. Type-species: Leocytheridea polled sp. nov. Latin Leo , lion, referring to the “mountains of the Lion”, the origin of the name Sierra Leone. Ovate lateral outline, left valve larger than right, males more elongate than females; surface smooth or pitted with prominent sieve-type normal pore canals; hinge antimerodont; inner margin broad and irregular, with a prominent anterior indentation, small anterior vestibule, and long sinuous radial pore canals; central muscle scars consist of vertical row of four scars with a single frontal scar. The inner margin and the sinuous radial pore canals are very similar to those of Cytheretta, but the hinge is entirely different. The hinge is somewhat similar to many genera of the Cytherideinae, such as Clithrocytheridea, and in general lateral outline the valves are similar to such genera as Cyamocytheridea, Clithrocytheridea, and Ovocytheridea. The anterior vestibule is similar to that of Cyamocytheridea. The hinge is similar to that of Hemikrithe, which also has an irregular inner margin ; Hemikrithe differs in lateral outline, central muscle scars, and type of radial pore canals. Some species of Parakrithe have a similar appearance, but differ in the hinge and type of radial pore canals. Explanation of Plate 11, 76 Figs. 1, 3, 9 LV (OS 12287, 680/a.m long): fig. 1 ext. lat. ; fig. 3 normal pore canal with sieve-plate destroyed; fig. 2, 6 LV, ext. lat. (specimen destroyed, 700/u.m long); fig. 4, 6 RV (OS 12289), normal pore canal with sieve-plate intact. All paratypes. Scale A (100 /u.m; x 107); fig. 1; scale B (100/u.m; x 101), fig. 2; scale C (5/u.m; x 2500), fig. 3; scale D (5p.m; x 2000), fig. 4. Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 77 Leocytheridea polled (3 of 8) Derivation of name: Diagnosis: Remarks: Remarks (contd.): Leocytheridea is placed in the Cytherideidae on account of lateral shape and ornamentation, hinge, and central muscle scars. The irregular inner margin and sinuous radial pore canals are different from other members of the subfamily Cytherideinae, while the muscle scars and radial pore canals differ from the Krithinae. There is therefore considerable doubt as to which family and subfamily the new genus should be assigned. Leocytheridea polled sp. nov. Holotype: Type locality: Derivation of name: Figured specimens: Diagnosis: British Museum (Nat. Hist.) no. OS 12288; 9 RV. Tertiary (Oligocene?) part of the Bullom Series from borehole SLBH9 near Hastings, Sierra Leone (Baker, C. D. & Bott, M. H. P. Overseas Geol. & Min. Resources , 8, 260-278). Holotype from approximate depth of 110 feet; lat. 8°24'N, long. 13°06' W. In honour of J. D. Pollet, for his geological investigations in Sierra Leone. British Museum (Nat. Hist.) nos. OS12288 (holotype, 9 RV, SLBH9-9: PI. 11, 78, fig. 1), OS 12287 (9 LV, SLBH9-12: PI. 11, 76, fig. 1), OS 12289 (8 RV, SLBH9-9: PI. 11, 78, figs. 2, 3), destroyed (cJ LV, SLBH9-9: PI. 11, 76, fig. 2), OS 12290 (9 RV, SLBH9-9: PI. 11, 80, figs. 1,2,3, 4, PI. 11, 82, fig. 1), OS 12291 (9 RV, SLBH9-10: PI. 11, 82, figs. 2, 3), OS 12292 (9 LV, SLBH9- 10: PI. 11, 82, fig. 4). All specimens are from the type locality; depths of samples in borehole as follows: SLBH9-9, 110 feet; SLBH9-10, 120 feet; SLBH9-12. 132-137 feet. Because this is the only species known so far, see generic diagnosis. Explanation of Plate 11, 78 Fig. 1 9 RV, ext. lat. (holotype, OS 12288, 640 /urn long); figs. 2, 3, $ RV (paratype, OS 12289, 650/ixm long): fig. 2, ext. lat.; fig. 3, normal pore canals. Scale A (200p.m; x 94), figs. 1, 2; scale B (20/i.m; x 930), fig. 3. Stereo- Atlas of Ostracod Shells. 11, 78 Leocytheridea polled (4 of 8) Stereo- Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 76 Leocytheridea polled (2 of 8) T-f? ■ r* Stereo- Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 79 Leocytheridea polled (5 of 8) Text-fig. 1, 3 LV, int. lat. (OS12292, 650/rm long) sieve plate with large central opening 10/u.m Text-fig. 2, Diagrammatic sketch through a normal pore canal Explanation of Plate 11, 80 Figs. 1-4, 3 RV (paratype OS 12290, 660/rm long): fig. 1, int. lat.; fig. 2, hinge; fig. 3, ant. hinge; fig. 4, post, hinge. Scale A ( 100/rm ; x 89), fig. 1 ; scale B (100/rm ; x 180), fig. 2 ; scale C (50/rm ; x 350). figs. 3, 4. Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 81 Leocytheridea polled (7 of 8) Remarks: There is variation in lateral outline, some specimens having a more arched dorsal margin than others (cf. PI. 11, 76, fig. 2 and PI. 11, 82, fig. 4; and PI. 11, 78, fig. 1 and PI. 11, 82, fig. 1); it seems unlikely that this character will be useful in species discrimination. A slight hinge-ear tends to develop at the postero-dorsal angle of the left valve. The prominent normal pore canal openings give the surface a punctate appearance. The normal pore canals are sieve-type with a large central opening; the sieve plate is delicate and easily destroyed, leaving a pit with a large central opening at the base. There are about 100 normal pore canals. The hinge is basically antimerodont; the right valve anterior tooth consists of five crenulations which become larger towards the anterior, the most anterior being quite large, bilobed, and almost like a small tooth in its own right ; the situation is similar posteriorly, with four crenulations, the most posterior being larger. In the right valve the median element is a very shallow crenulate groove. Hinge of left valve is complementary. The line of the inner margin is irregular. There is a prominent indentation in the antero- ventral angle, with the production of a small vestibule. There are some 34 anterior radial pore canals, arranged in three groups: the dorsal group of 14 are long, sinuous, often crossing each other, with many false canals; the second group is developed around the antero- ventral indentation, where there are some 15 short, straight, canals ; the third group is found along the ventral part of the antero- ventral indentation where the canals are long and sinuous. There are some eight ventral radial pore canals and eight posterior radial pore canals. The central muscle scars consist of a vertical row of 4 scars with a single frontal scar ; the latter is approximately oval with a tendency to become ‘U’-shaped or even almost to split into two. Mandibular scars are present, the most ventral of which lies in an indentation of the ventral inner margin. Distribution: Known only from the type locality. Explanation of Plate 11, 82 Fig. 1, 9 RV, int. muse. sc. (OS 12290); figs. 2, 3, 9 RV (OS 12291, 640/um long): fig. 2, ext. dors.; fig. 3, int. muse, sc.; fig. 4, 3 LV (OS 12292, 650/xm long), lateral view in transmitted light. All paratypes. Scale A (25^m; x 550), figs. 1, 3; scale B (100/xm; x 103), figs. 2, 4. Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11 (17) 83-90 (1984) Archeocosta alkazwinii (1 of 8) 595.337.14 (116.331-333.3) (567 : 161.047.30) : 551.35 ON ARCHEOCOSTA ALKAZWINII AL-BASHIR & KEEN by J. M. T. Al-Bashir & M. C. Keen (University of Glasgow, Scotland) Genus ARCHEOCOSTA gen. nov. Type-species: Archeocosta alkazwinii sp. nov. Greek arche, beginning; referring to the first or earliest of the Costa group. Trachyleberidinae with four longitudinal ridges, ventral ridge often indistinct on left valve; no sub- central tubercle; reticulate ornamentation; carapace subrectangular in lateral view with prominent anterior hinge ear in left valve, and pointed posterior end; males larger and more elongate than females; hinge amphidont/heterodont. Archeocosta is thought to belong to a group of costate ostracods which characterised the late Cretaceous and Palaeogene shallow marine waters of the southern shores of Tethys. Paracosta Siddiqui, 1971 and Paleocosta Benson, 1977 are other members of the group which are found in West and North Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan .Archeocosta (Cenomanian-Santonian) is considerably older than Paracosta and Paleocosta (Maastrichtian-Oligocene) and may be ancestral to them. These ostracods have a dorsal ridge, two median ridges, and a marginal ventral ridge; Paracosta and Paleocosta frequently develop a short fifth ridge between the two median ridges, a feature not seen in Archeocosta. It needs to be emphasised that the ventral ridge is very close to the ventral margin, but it is this ridge that is continuous with the anterior and posterior marginal rims; the lower median ridge might be confused with the normal position of the ventral ridge, and it is not continuous with the marginal rims. Paracosta and Paleocosta differ from each other principally in the strength of ornamentation, Paleocosta having more prominent longitudinal ridges with coarser and Explanation of Plate 11, 84 Fig. 1, $ car., ext. rt. lat. (OS 12293, 540/xm long); fig. 2, 9 car., ext. rt. lat. (holotype, OS 12294, 630yu.m long); fig. 3, 9 car., ext. rt. lat. (OS 12295, 620/u.m long); fig. 4, 8 car., ext. rt. lat. (OS 12299, 720/xm long). Scale A (100/xm; x 94), fig. 1; scale B (lOO/rm; x 82), figs. 2, 3; scale C (lOO^m; x 69), fig. 4. Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 85 Archeocosta alkazwinii (3 of 8) Remarks ( contd .): more regular intercostal reticulation. Al-Sheikhly (‘Maastrichtian-Upper Eocene Ostracoda of the subfamily Trachyleberidinae from Iraq, Jordan and Syria’; unpublished Ph.D. thesis, Univ. of Glasgow 1980) considered such differences to warrant subgeneric distinction only. Archeocosta is similar to these two taxa in many details, including the presence of a short eye- rib, two small ridges bifurcating from the posterior end of the dorsal ridge, the distribution of pore cones, and internally the crescentic anterior tooth of the right valve. It differs in the asymmetry of the valves, whereby the ventral ridge is always distinct in the right valve but not always easily seen in the left; in having a shorter and less prominent ridge running from the eye-tubercle towards the sub- central area; in frequently having two ridges running from the anterior end of the upper median ridge; and in the absence of any clear bifurcation at the posterior end of the upper median ridge. Internally Archeocosta differs in having a smooth hinge bar, unlike the crenulate bar of Paracosta and Paleocosta. There is a possibility that the smooth hinge bar of Archeocosta could be due to preservation because individual specimens of the two other genera may have smooth hinge bars on this account, and specimens which may be conspecific with A. alkazwinii have been described by Sayyab (‘Cretaceous Ostracoda from the Arabian Gulf Area’; unpublished Ph.D. dissertation. State University of Iowa, 1956) with a crenulate hinge bar (seeA . alkazwinii below). Most species of Paracosta and Paleocosta also have a narrow anterior vestibule, a feature not observed so far in Archeocosta . Cythereis Jones, 1849 differs in having only three longitudinal ridges, a prominent sub- central tubercle, and denticulate anterior and posterior hinge elements. Dumontina Derro, 1966 differs in outline, lacks a hinge-ear, has less prominent and a more irregular number of longitudinal ridges, and has denticulate or lobate anterior and posterior hinge elements. Trachyleberidea Bowen, 1953 differs in having a sharply pointed posterior end, only three longitudinal ridges, and lobate terminal hinge elements. Hazelina Moos, 1966 has only three longitudinal ridges which tend to be thicker, the median ridge curves upwards at the posterior to join the dorsal ridge, has a subcentral tubercle, and has lobate terminal hinge elements. Costa Neviani, 1928 differs in the presence of only three longitudinal ridges and the frequent discontinuity of the antero - marginal rim. Explanation of Plate 11, 86 Fig. 1, 8 car., ext. rt. lat. (OS 12303, 680/a.m long); fig. 2, 8 car., ext. rt. lat. (OS 12304, 652/rm long) ; fig. 3, 8 car., ext. It. lat. (OS 12305. 680/xm long); fig. 4, 9 car., ext. It. lat. (OS 12296, 582/rm long). Scale A (100/a.m; x 76), figs. 1-3; scale B (lOO^m; x 88), fig. 4. Derivation of name: Diagnosis: Remarks: Archeocosta alkazwinii (2 of 8) Stereo- Atlas of Ostracod Shells. 11, 86 Archeocosta alkazwinii (4 of 8) Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 84 Stereo-Atlast of Ostracod Shells 11, 87 Archeocosta alkazwinii (5 of 8) Holotype: Type locality : Archeocosta alkazwinii sp. nov. British Museum (Nat. Hist.) no. OS 12294; $ carapace. South Rumaila Well-104, south eastern Iraq, lat. 30°05'E, long. 47°23'N; Khasib Formation, Lower Coniacian, drilling depth of 2386 m. Derivation of name: Figured specimens: After Zakariyy Al-Kazwini, a famous thirteenth century Arab cosmologist and geographer. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.) nos. OS 12293 (9 car., depth 2386m; PI. 11, 84, fig. 1; PI. 11, 88, fig. 5), OS 12294 (holotype, 9 car., depth, 2386 m: PI. 11, 84, fig. 2), OS 12295 (9 car., depth 2414 m: PI. 11, 84, fig. 3), OS 12299 (d car., depth 2392 m : PI. 11, 84, fig. 4), OS 12305 (<3 car., depth 2400 m : PI. 11, 86, fig. 3), OS 12296 (6 car., depth 2412m: PI. 11, 86, fig. 4), OS 12297 (9 car., depth 2416m: PI. 11, 88, fig. 1), OS 12301 (c? car., depth 2424m: PI. 11, 88, fig. 3), OS 12310 (9 car., depth 2386 m: PI. 11, 88, fig. 4), OS 12309 (9 car., depth 2392 m: PI. 11, 88, fig. 6), OS 12307 (9 RV, depth 2416m: PI. 11, 90, fig. 3), OS 12308 (9 LV, depth 2414m: PI. 11, 90, fig. 4); all from the Khasib Formation of South Rumaila Well-104. Specimens OS 12303 (d car., depth 2362 m: PI. 11, 86, fig. 1), OS 12300 (d car., depth 2348 m: PI. 11, 88, fig. 2), OS 12306 (d car., depth 2348 m: PI. 11, 90, fig. 1), and OS 12302 (d car., depth 2342 m: PI. 11, 90, fig. 2) are from the Tanuma Formation of South Rumaila Well- 104. OS 12304 (d car., depth 4420 ft: PI. 11, 86, fig. 2) is from the Khasib Formation of Kifl Well- 2. Diagnosis: Remarks: Because this is the only species so far known, see generic diagnosis. The dorsal ridge bears some prominent pore cones which sometimes give it a sinuous appearance ; it bifurcates at the posterior, the lower branch being a short curved ridge ending at the “terminus” pore cone. The upper median ridge is variable in length and prominence, and in most specimens thickening of the anterior reticulation muri form two thin ridges running from the anterior end of the upper median ridge towards the anterior margin. The reticulation between the two median ridges varies in strength between specimens. The marginal ventral ridge is only clearly seen on the right Explanation of plate 11, 88 Fig. 1, 9 car., ext. It. lat. (OS 12297, 640/um long) ; fig. 2, 6 car., ext. It. lat. (OS 12300, 720 /am long); fig. 3, <3 car., ext. It. lat. (OS 12301, 742/um long); fig. 4, 9 car., ext. vent. (OS 12310, 630/am long); fig. 5, 9 car., ext. dors. (OS 12293, 540/am long); fig. 6, 9 car., ext. dors. (OS 12309, 630 /am long). Scale A (200 /am; x 82), figs. 1, 5; scale B (200 /am; x 72), figs. 2 — 4, 6. Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 89 Archeocosta alkazwinii (7 of 8) Remarks (contd.): valve of both males and females; at the posterior it is continuous with the posterior marginal rim; at the anterior it converges towards the lower median ridge and in some specimens a branch of it is continuous with the anterior marginal rim. The reticulation varies in strength between specimens at both the anterior and posterior. There is no true sub-central tubercle, although some specimens show a slight prominence where the upper median ridge bifurcates at the anterior. Eye tubercle prominent. 6-10 anterior and 5-6 posterior denticles. Pore cores often prominent. Internally, the marginal area is broad, there are no vestibules, the selvage is distinct. The hinge of the right valve has a crescentic-shaped smooth anterior tooth with a higher conical dorsal part and a lower ventral part extending below the postjacent socket, the latter being deep, smooth, and rounded; the median groove appears to be smooth; the posterior tooth is a large hemispherical boss; the hinge of the left valve is complementary. The muscle scars could not be observed. A. alkazwinii is probably synonymous with ‘ Mesocythereis reticulata’ Sayyab M.S. (86-87, pi. 3, figs. 23, 24, text-fig. 20) from the Upper Cretaceous of the Arabian Gulk, although Sayyab describes a crenulate hinge bar and a reniform posterior tooth. Paracosta declivis Siddiqui, 1971, the type-species of the genus from the Upper Eocene of Pakistan differs in the absence of a hinge ear and the presence of a much longer upper median ridge. Paracosta arabica (Bassiouni, 1969) from the Palaeocene-Eocene of N. Africa and the Middle East differs in having a more bluntly rounded posterior margin, a weak hinge ear, and less prominent longitudinal ridges. A alkazwinii shows considerable range in size, with females varying between 540/um and 640/um in length and males between 630/um and 750/u.m. The size distribution is continuous, with no obvious groupings, and smaller and larger individuals may occur in the same sample (compare PI. 11, 84 fig. 1, a small form L = 540/um, with the holotype, PI. 11, 84, fig. 2, L = 630/u.m). The smaller individuals have the same ornamentation as the larger, are heavily calcified, and have a fully developed amphidont hinge. It is felt justified to regard them as adult and not a case of precocious sexual dimorphism, but it is impossible to determine whether the size variation is an environmental Distribution: or genetic phenomenon. Turonian to Coniacian of Iraq. Explanation of Plate 11, 90 Fig. 1, d car., ext. It. lat. (OS 12306, 700/am long); fig. 2, 6 car., ext. It. lat. (OS 12302, 630/am long); fig. 3, 9 RV, int. lat. (OS 12307, 630/am long); fig. 4, 9 LV, int. lat. (OS 12308, 630/aiti long). Scale A (200/am; x74), fig. 1; scale B (200/am; x81), figs. 2-4. Stereo- Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 90 Archeocosta alkazwinii (8 of 8) Stereo- Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 88 Archeocosta alkazwinii (6 of 8) Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11 (18) 91-98 (1984) Schuleridea oculata (1 of 8) 595.337.14 (118.15) (430.1: 161.006.51 + 161.007.53 + 161.008.52 + 161.009.51) : 551.35 (24.08.5-20) + 552.51 ON SCHULERIDEA (AEQUACYTHERIDEA) OCULATA MOOS by Roseline H. Weiss (Geological Institute, University of Cologne, Germany) Schuleridea (Aequacytheridea) oculata Moos, 1970 1894 Cytheridea perforata (Roemer); E. Lienenklaus, Z. dt. geol. Ges., 46, 225, pi. 15, fig. 5 (pars). 71958 Schuleridea perforata (Roemer); C. Ellerman, Fortschr. Geol. Rheinld. Westf., 1, 210. 71963 Aequacytheridea perforata (Roemer); van den Bold, Neues Jb. Geol. Palaont. Mh., 1963, 114. 1970 Schuleridea ( Aequacytheridea ) oculata sp. nov. B. Moos, Geol. Jb., 88, 296, pi. 29, figs. 6-12. 1975 Schuleridea (Aequacytheridea) oculata Moos; M. Faupel, Gottinger Arb. Geol. Palaont., 17, 27, pi. 8, figs. la-b. 71980 Schuleridea oculata Moos; H. Uffenorde, Neues Jb. Geol. Palaont. Mh., 1980, 119. 1981 Schuleridea (Aequacytheridea) oculta Moors; H. Uffenorde, Palaeontographica Abt. A, 172 (4-6), 142, pi. 2, figs. 1, 4. 1983 Schuleridea (Aequacytheridea) oculata Moos; R. H. Weiss, Palaeontographica Abt. A, 182 (1-3), 50, pi. 1, figs. 1-7, pi. 2, figs. 1-7, pi. 3, figs. 1-4, text-fig. 1. Explanation of Plate 11, 92 Fig. 1, 3 car., ext. dors. (GIK 932-1205, 925/u.m long); fig. 2, 3 car., ext. vent. (GIK 932-1208, 938/a.m long). Scale A (lOO^tm; x 101), figs. 1, 2. Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 93 Schuleridea oculata (3 of 8) Holotype: Bundesanstalt fur Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe, Hannover, Typk.-No. 6999; 9 RV. [Paratypes: No. 6998, 9 LV, and No. 7000, 9 car.]. Type locality: Astrup near Osnabriick, West Germany. Upper Oligocene. Figured specimens; Geological Institute, University of Cologne, nos. 932 -1201 (9 LV:P1. 11, 98, fig. 1), 932 -1202(9 LV : PI. 1 1,94, fig. 1), 932 -1202 (9 RV : PI. 11, 96, fig. 1),932 -1205 (dear.: PI. 11, 92, fig. 1), 932 - 1207 (dLV: PI. 11, 94, fig. 2), 932-1208 (dear.: PI. 11, 92, fig. 2), 932-1211 (d LV: PI. 11, 98, fig. 2), 932-1212 (d RV: PI. 11, 96, fig.2). All specimens were collected by Prof. E. K. Kempf in 1961 at a depth of 54.2-55.5 m from shaft Tonisberg near Krefeld, Germany (German Nat. Grid Ref.: R 34033, H 97555; long. 6° 29' E, lat. 51° 25' N); Upper Oligocene; Sphenolithus ciperoensis zone (NP25) according to Benedek & Muller (N. Jb. Geol. Palaont., Mh., 1974, 388); fine sand (grain size 0. 2-0. 06 mm = 92.5%) according to Kempf (Niederrhein , 35, fig. 2, 1968) ; shallow marine (5-20 m water depth) according to Goerlich ( Fortschr . Geol. Rheinld. Westf., 1, 220, 1958). Explanation of Plate 11, 94 Fig. 1, 2 LV, ext. lat. (GIK 932-1202, 875 pom long.) ; fig. 2, dLV, ext. lat. (GIK 932-1207, 925 Atm long). PI. 11, 94, fig. 1 and PI. 11, 96, fig. 1 represent both valves of a single carapace. Scale A (IOOaoti; x 93), figs. 1, 2. Stereo->Atlas of Ostracod Shells 1 1, 92 Schuleridea oculala (2 of 8) Stereo- Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 94 Schuleridea oculata (4 of 8) - - Stereo-Atlas of Ostracod Shells 11, 95 Schuleridea oculata (5 of 8) Sex N X L (/rm) Min Max X H (/Am) Min Max X L/H Min Max 99 RV 20 846 813 875 521 500 550 1.620 1.535 1.676 3c? RV 9 883 850 900 509 500 525 1.738 1.657 1.776 99 LV 24 885 838 925 585 550 625 1.514 1.458 1.565 c?