Verulagena similis (McCulloch, 1977), n. comb. (Figs 26 N-P; 27A; 33M, N)

Lagena similis McCulloch, 1977: 95, pl. 32, fig. 22 (non fig. 24).

LOCALITY. — La Bouillonnaie (Maine-et-Loire).

MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Sample: la Bouillonnaie, 14.50 m (MNHN.F.F67718); sample: la Bouillonnaie, 14.50 m (MNHN.F.F67768), 2 specimens.

AGE. — Early Pliocene.

DESCRIPTION

Test ovoid ornamented with costae (12) in lower part and tapering to oral end ornamented with short ridges, flat ring at aboral end; wall smooth finely perforate; aperture rounded; aboral end structure.