Epitrochus

Fromentel, 1862, p. 199

Epitrochus Fromentel, 1862, p. 199 is a nomen dubium (unavailable).

Type Species

Epitrochus primus Fromentel, 1862, p. 199, pl. 7, fig. 2; Monotypy Fromentel, 1862, p. 199

Type Specimen: Holotype; ; Not Traced; Unknown

Type Locality: Cenomanian of France (Le Mans, Sarthe).

Remarks

The original documentation of the type specimen by de Fromentel (1862, p. 199) is insufficient in that the relationship to similar forms like Parasmilia or Ceratotrochus remains unknown. In addition, the images provided by de Fromentel (1862, pl. 7, figs. 2-2c) seem to show a very juvenile specimen (6 mm in height, 3 mm in diameter) with morphological structures that may not show its complete set of generic characteristics (e.g. corallum shape or wall structures). Because the type material is unavailable for study, the taxonomic position of Epitrochus de Fromentel remains unclear.

Distribution

• Central Europe; Late Cretaceous

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This version was contributed by Rosemarie Baron-Szabo on 21-Aug-2010 18:20.

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The editor is: Rosemarie Baron-Szabo