Orbitoides faujasii (Defrance, 1823)

Description:

Whittaker, J. E.; Jones, R. W.; Banner, F. T. (1998). Key Mesozoic Benthic Foraminifera of the Middle East. The Natural History Museum of London. 1-236. Pl. 79, figs 1-4 Orbitoides faujasii (Defrance, 1823). 1, IPC no. M/7305, vertical section, x25. 2, IPC no. M/568, equatorial section of megalospheric form, x50. 3, IPC no. M/7286, equatorial section of megalospheric form, x15. 4, IPC no. M/7286, vertical section, x25. Fig. 1 from Sirwan- Balambo, Iraq; fig. 2 from Dohuk, Iraq; figs 3, 4 from gorge at south end of Jebel Aqdah, 7kms east of Baraimi, Oman. All believed to be Maastrichtian in age.