Deuteralagena elegans n. gen., n. sp. (Figs 2 A-G; 29M, N)

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HOLOTYPE. — Sample: Auxais Sample: T47, 12-14 m (MNHN.F.F67607).

PARATYPE. — Sample: Auxais T47, 12-14 m (MNHN.F.F67608).

DIAGNOSIS. — Test ovoid, neck distinct with lip and with costae at aboral end.

TYPE AGE. — Early Pleistocene.

TYPE LOCALITY. — Auxais (Manche).

ETYMOLOGY. — From Latin ēlĕgans (elegant).

OTHER MATERIAL EXAMINED. — Sample: Auxais T 47, 12-14 m (MNHN.F.F67730), 2 specimens.

SIZE. — Length = 0.510 mm; diameter = 0.200 mm

OCCURENCE. — Marls from Auxais (Manche).

DESCRIPTION

Test ovoid ornamented with costae (10) at aboral end; neck distinct slightly conical; wall hyaline, smooth, finely perforate; aperture rounded with a small striated lip; aboral end structure.