taxonID	type	description	language	source
C27587E5FFE7FFA2FC349A956BCB7CF6.taxon	description	1845. Operculina cretacea REUSS, p. 35, pl. 13, figs. 64, 65. 1946. Ammodiscus cretaceus (REUSS). - CUSHMAN, p. 17, pl. 1, fig. 35. 1985. Ammodiscus cretaceus (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 72, pl. 1, fig. 1.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE7FFA2FC349A956BCB7CF6.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by a planispiral and closely coiled test. The wall of the test is very finely arenaceous. Stratigraphic distribution: This species is recorded in Europe from the Early Cretaceous to the Late Cretaceous (CUSHMAN, 1946). It apparently has a wide range in the American Late Cretaceous. It is found in the Maastrichtian (Abu Zeneima Member) of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA2FF4B9AF26A9E7C5B.taxon	description	1979. Haplophragmoides hausa PETTERS, p. 953, pl. 124, figs. 12,13. 1982. Haplophragmoides hausa PETTERS. - PETTERS, p. 38, pl. 1, figs. 1, 2. 1985. Haplophragmoides hausa PETTERS. - LUGER, p. 73, pl. 1, fig. 12. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian by LUGER (1985). In the study area, it is recorded in the Cenomanian deposits of Wadi Dib section.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA2FC219DC66DEA7E12.taxon	description	ALEXANDER, 1930 Pl. I, fig. 6 1930. Ammobaculites subcretaceus CUSHMAN & ALEXANDER, p. 6, pl. 2, figs. 9, 10. 1946. Ammobaculites subcretaceus CUSHMAN & ALEXAN- DER. - CUSHMAN, p. 23, pl. 3, figs. 18 - 20. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene deposits by LUGER (1985). In the study area, it is recorded in the Cenomanian and Maastrichtian of the Gebel El Zeit area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA2FC3A98596DF07B2A.taxon	description	1850. Textularia dentata (ALTH), p. 262, pl. 13, fig. 13. 1956. Spiroplectammina paracarinata SAID & KENAWY, p. 122, pl. 1, fig. 13. 1976. Spiroplectammina dentata (ALTH). - AUBERT & BERGG- REN, p. 408, pl. 1, fig. 5.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA2FC3A98596DF07B2A.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species is characterized by the spinose projection of the chambers which came either from the lower angle of the chambers or from the middle of the periphery of the chambers. Stratigraphic distribution: It was firstly described in the Late Cretaceous of Central Europe and America. In the study area, it is floody in the Paleocene (Morozovella trinidadensis Zone, Morozovella uncinata Zone and Morozovella velascoensis Zone) deposits.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA2FF7498006B007B6E.taxon	description	1956. Thomasinella fragmentaria OMARA, p. 884, text figs. 1 - 6. 1989. Thomasinella punica SCHLUMBERGER. - ISMAIL, p. 121, pl. 1, fig. 3.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA2FF7498006B007B6E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The wall of the test is characterized by very coarse grains (fragments) of sands, in addition to bifurcating branches. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Cenomanian of West Central Sinai (OMARA, 1956). In the study area, it is found in the Raha Formation (Cenomanian) of Abu Had section.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA2FF659E786BEA797C.taxon	description	1893. Thomasinella punica SCHLUMBERGER, p. 5, pl. 14, figs. 12 - 14. 1956. Thomasinella aegyptiaca OMARA, p. 885, pl. 101, figs. 1 - 6. 1995. Thomasinella punica SCHLUMBERGER. - ISMAIL & ELSAADANY, p. 183, fig. 5 (3). Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Cenomanian by OMARA (1956), ANSARY et al. (1962 & 1969) and OMARA & ANDRAWIS (1969). Also, it is recorded in the Cenomanian of the North Sinai, ISMAIL & ELSAADANY (1995). In the study area, it is recorded in the Cenomanian (Raha Formation) of Abu Had section.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA3FC269A3768327CD6.taxon	description	1953. Spiroplectammina knebeli LE ROY, p. 51, pl. 2, figs. 10 - 12. 1956. Spiroplectammina knebeli LE ROY. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 121, pl. 1, fig. 10. 1976. Spiroplectammina knebeli LE ROY. - AUBERT & BERGG- REN, p. 40, pl. 1, fig. 7	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE3FFA3FC269A3768327CD6.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species is characterized by its rapid expansion toward the apertural end and by its broad convex apertural face as identified by LE ROY (1953). Stratigraphic distribution: LE ROY (1953) recorded this species only from his Maastrichtian unit “ A ” but it seems to have a longer range (Paleocene age) as referred by SAID & KENAWY (1956). In the study area, the Spiroplectammina knebeli found in the Late Cretaceous (Globotruncana aegyptiaca Zone and Gansserina gansseri Zone).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FCDC9FDC6DC678C0.taxon	description	1950. Gaudryina (Siphogaudryina) aissana TEN DAM & SIGAL, p. 31, pl. 2, fig. 2. 1956. Gaudryina aissana TEN DAM & SIGAL. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 123, pl. 1, fig. 20. 1976. Gaudryina aissana TEN DAM & SIGAL. - AUBERT & BERGGREN, p. 409, p 1. l, fig. 10.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FCDC9FDC6DC678C0.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The test is generally inflated and has a larger number of chambers Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described by TEN DAM & SIGAL (1950) from the Dano-Montian of Algeria. In the study area, it is recorded by large numbers in the Maastrichtian Zones; Globotruncana aegyptiaca Zone and Gansserina gansseri Zone.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FCCB998D6D837ADF.taxon	description	1956. Gaudryina elegantissima SAID & KENAWY, p. 123, pl. 1, fig. 21.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FCCB998D6D837ADF.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by an elongate test. The earlier portion of the test is triserial and becoming biserial early in the development. The chambers are very gradually increasing in size as added. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally identified in the Late Cretaceous of Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). In the study area, it is recorded in the Maastricthian zones (Globotruncana aegyptiaca and Gansserina gansseri) and in the Paleocene zones (Morozovella trinidadensis and Morozovella velascoensis).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FF439AE86BF9757C.taxon	description	1956. Tritaxia barakai SAID & KENAWY, p. 123, pl. 1, fig. 18.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FF439AE86BF9757C.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by an elongate test having a pyramidal shape. The test is triserial and its chambers are numerous rather indistinct, not inflated and increasing slowly in size as added. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian by SAID & KENAWY (1953). In the study area, it is floody in the Maastrichtian zones	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FC389D266AF67E51.taxon	description	1936. Clavulinoides midwayensis CUSHMAN, p. 21, pl. 3, figs. 9, 15. 1976. Tritaxia midwayensis (CUSHMAN). - AUBERT & BERGG- REN, p. 411, pl. 1, fig. 16.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FC389D266AF67E51.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The test diameter increases rapidly towards the apertural end. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene but its range may be extended to Early Eocene (LE ROY, 1953). In the study area, it is found in the Campanian, Maastrichtian and Paleocene Zones.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FF4898E46BF87B66.taxon	description	1937. Trochammina taylorana CUSHMAN, p. 101, pl. 15, fig. 4. 1946. Trochammina taylorana CUSHMAN. - CUSHMAN, p. 51, pl. 15, fig. 13.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FF4898E46BF87B66.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by slightly inflated chambers which increase rapidly in size as added. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Taylor Marl, Ellis county, Texas. In the study area, it is rarely found in the Upper Cretaceous sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FEBF9E58684F7E9D.taxon	description	1932. Vulvulina colei CUSHMAN, p. 84, pl. 10, figs. 21, 22. 1952. Vulvulina colei CUSHMAN. - NAKKADY, p. 400, pl. 1, fig. 6. 1985. Vulvulina colei CUSHMAN. - LUGER, p. 77, pl. 3, fig. 4.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFA3FEBF9E58684F7E9D.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species is characterized by an elongate test, usually reaching the maximum width very early in development. The sutures are distinct but not raised. Stratigraphic distribution: This species was originally described from the Chapapote Formation (Eocene) of Mexico. In the study area, it is recorded in the Paleocene (Morozovella trinidadensis Zone and Morozovella uncinata Zone).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFBCFC399BA26BDB7FD2.taxon	description	1926. Gaudryina leavigata pyramidata CUSHMAN, p. 587, pl. 16, fig. 8 a-b. 1956. Gaudryina pyramidata CUSHMAN. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 124, pl. 1, fig. 26.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFE2FFBCFC399BA26BDB7FD2.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The test is somewhat longer than broad and the sutures are distinct and slightly depressed. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded by LE ROY (1953) as occurring in the upper part of his Maastrichtian unit “ A ” and it was indicated by OSMAN (1954) as an index fossil for the Lower Maastrichtian of the Qabeliat Section. In the study area, it is recorded in the Maastrichtian zones (Globotruncanella havanensis, Globotruncana aegyptiaca and Gansserina gansseri).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFCFF9E186C5E797F.taxon	description	1950. Clavulinoides algeriana TEN DAM & SIGAL, p. 33, pl. 2, fig. 11. 1956. Clavulinoides algerianus TEN DAM & SIGAL. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 125, pl. 1, fig. 34.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFCFF9E186C5E797F.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The more elongated triserial portion distinguishes this species. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Dano-Montian of Algeria. It is also recorded in the lowermost Paleocene of northern Sinai (SAID & KENAWY, 1956). In the study area, it is recorded in the Maastrichtian and the Early Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFC0E98006D8D7B42.taxon	description	1937. Clavulinoides asper CUSHMAN, p. 122, pl. 16, figs. 27 - 31, pl. 17, figs. 1 - 3. 1956. Clavulinoides asper CUSHMAN. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 125, pl. 1, fig. 36.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFC0E98006D8D7B42.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having fewer chambers and flat to slightly concave sides. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Late Cretaceous of Trinidad and also recorded in the Maastrichtian by LE ROY (1953) and in the Maastrichtian-Danian by SAID & KENAWY (1956). In the study area, it is found in the Maastrichtian zones, but it is rarely found in the Paleocene.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFC239A0D6DE5757A.taxon	description	1946. Clavulinoides disjuncta CUSHMAN, p. 40, pl. 10, figs. 12 - 14. 1956. Clavulinoides disjunctus CUSHMAN. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 126, pl. 1, fig. 35.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFC239A0D6DE5757A.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by CUSHMAN (1946). Stratigraphic distribution: It was first described from Late Cretaceous of Texas (U. S. A.). Also, it is recorded in the Esna Shale of northern Sinai (SAID & KENAWY, 1956). In the study area, it is found in the Maastrichtian and Early-Middle Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFF7F9F586804798E.taxon	description	1953. Pseudoclavulina farafraensis LE ROY, p. 44, pl. 2, fig. 9. 1956. Pseudoclavulina farafraensis L E ROY. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 125, pl. l, fig. 29.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFF7F9F586804798E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by LE ROY (1953) and SAID & KENAWY (1956). Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the basal Eocene of the Maqfi Section by LE ROY (1953), but it may be extended from the Maastrichtian to the Paleocene (SAID & KENAWY, 1956). In the study area, it is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFF3199536BD47B86.taxon	description	1950. Pseudoclavulina globulifera TEN DAM & SIGAL, p. 32, pl. 2, figs. 5 - 7. 1956. Pseudoclavulina globulifera TEN DAM & SIGAL. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 125, pl. 1, fig. 30.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFF3199536BD47B86.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by SAID & KENAWY (1956). Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Paleocene (Dano-Montian) of Algeria, and also recorded from the Danian in northern Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). In the study area, it is found in the Maastrichtian and Early-Middle Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFF719B4B6C3D7C97.taxon	description	1953. Pseudoclavulina maqfiensis LE ROY, p. 44, pl. 2, figs. 16.17. 1956. Pseudoclavulina magfiensis LE ROY. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 125, pl. 1, fig. 31.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFDFFBCFF719B4B6C3D7C97.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The characteristic features of this species are strongly inflated chambers and small triangular initial stage. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Early Eocene of the Maqfi Section, Egypt (LE ROY, 1953). Also, it is recorded in the Late Cretaceous- Paleocene sediments in the northern Sinai (SAID & KENAWY, 1956). In the study area, it is recorded in the Late Cretaceous, Paleocene and Early Eocene.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFF509BEC6DEF7F58.taxon	description	1938. Marginulina munda CUSHMAN, p. 34, pl. 5, figs. 11, 12. 1968. Astacolus mundus (CUSHMAN). - SLITER, p. 55, pl. 5, figs. 1, 2.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFF509BEC6DEF7F58.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The initial stage of this species is planispirally coiled while the later stages are uncoiled. The chambers become elongated and slightly inflated. Stratigraphic distribution: It is originally described from the Cretaceous of Texas. It is recorded in the Campanian by SLITER (1968). In the study area, it is found in the Late Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFF469D44683C7F9F.taxon	description	1937. Clavulinoides trilatera CUSHMAN, p. 121, pl. 16, figs. 12 - 18. 1946. Clavulinoides trilatera CUSHMAN & RENZ, p. 22, pl. 2, fig. 24. 1956. Clavulinoides trilatera CUSHMAN. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 126, pl. 1, fig. 39.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFF469D44683C7F9F.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by SAID & KENAWY (1956). Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Tampico Embayment of Mexico. It is also recorded from the Paleocene of northern Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). In the study area, it is found in the Maastrichtian.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFC3C9EE76ABF7916.taxon	description	1938. Dentalina basiplanata CUSHMAN, p. 38, pl. 6, figs. 6 - 8. 1989. Dentalina basiplanata CUSHMAN. - ISMAIL, p. 131, pl. 2, fig. 15.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFC3C9EE76ABF7916.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by very elongate test usually slightly curved. The chambers are distinct, earlier chambers are not inflated but the later chambers become increasingly inflated as added. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Upper Cretaceous of Mexico by CUSHMAN (1946). In the study area, it is recorded in the Campanian and Maastrichtian sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFCCC98DB6A8F7BEA.taxon	description	1934. Dentalina colei CUSHMAN & DUSENBURY, p. 54, pl. 7, figs. 10 - 12. 1976. Dentalina colei CUSHMAN & DUSENBURY. - AUBERT & BERGGREN, p. 413, pl. 2, fig. 9. 1985. Dentalina colei CUSHMAN & DUSENBURY. - LUGER, p. 79, pl. 3, fig. 15.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFCCC98DB6A8F7BEA.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimen identified by LUGER (1985). Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian, Paleocene and Eocene (FARIS, 1982). In the study area, it is recorded in the Sudr chalk and Esna Shale.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFEBF9FE068DB7807.taxon	description	1926. Dorothia bulletta CARSEY, p. 1 - 56, pl. 1 - 8. 1937. Dorothia bulletta CARSEY. - CUSHMAN, p. 84, pl. 9, figs. 4 - 9. 1956. Dorothia bulletta CARSEY. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 127, pl. 1, fig. 52.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFEBF9FE068DB7807.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by its subcylindrical shape and inflated chambers. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones but its range may be extended to the Early Eocene as recorded in LE ROY, 1953 and in the present study.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFEBB99C969C67A40.taxon	description	1860. Gaudryina oxycona REUSS, p. 229, pl. 12, fig. 3. 1964. Dorothia oxycona (REUSS). - LOEBLICH & TAPPAN, p. 275, fig. 4, 5. 1968. Dorothia oxycona (REUSS). - SLITER, p. 50, pl. 3, fig. 13.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBDFEBB99C969C67A40.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It differs from D. bulletta in being a conical shape and larger size. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBEFC309AF768247CF6.taxon	description	1840. Nodosaria (Dentalina) gracilis D’ORBIGNY, p. 14, pl. 1, fig. 5. 1946. Dentalina gracilis (D’ORBIGNY). - CUSHMAN, p. 65, pl. 23, figs. 3 - 6. 1956. Dentalina gracilis (D’ORBIGNY). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 133, pl. 2, fig. 25.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFCFFBEFC309AF768247CF6.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by chambers increasing gradually in length as added. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Upper Cretaceous of the Gulf Coast area in North America (CUSHMAN, 1946) and in Sinai (SAID & KENAWY, 1956). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFEA99DFA684A7E62.taxon	description	1927. Nodosaria granti PLUMMER, p. 83, pl. 5, fig. 9. 1985. Dentalina granti (PLUMMER). - LUGER, p. 79, pl. 3, fig. 16. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Dakhla Formation and the Esna Shale (LUGER, 1985). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFF479F6E68907846.taxon	description	1855. Dentalina megalopolitana REUSS, p. 267, pl. 8, fig. 10. 1946. Dentalina megalopolitana REUSS. - CUSHMAN, p. 67, pl. 23, figs. 24 - 26. 1985. Dentalina megalopolitana REUSS. - LUGER, p. 79, pl. 3, fig. 17.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFF479F6E68907846.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by numerous chambers, not inflated, distinct and gradually increase in size as added, while the later chambers in many specimens are slightly decreasing. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Cretaceous of Trinidad (CUSHMAN, 1946). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and rarely found in the Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFF6199296BC07A06.taxon	description	1840. Frondicularia archiaciana D’ORBIGNY. - D’ORBIGNY, p. 20, pl. 1, figs. 34 - 36. 1946. Frondicularia archiaciana D’ORBIGNY. - CUSHMAN, p. 91, pl. 37, figs. 8 - 20. 1985. Frondicularia archiaciana D’ORBIGNY. - LUGER, p. 79, pl. 4, fig. 1.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFF6199296BC07A06.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by elongate test, gently tapering and greatest breadth toward the apertural end. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Taylor age and Navarro age by C USHMAN (1946) in America. It is also recorded in the Upper Cretaceous and Paleocene by LUGER (1985) in Southwestern Egypt. In the study area, it is found in the Maastrichtian-Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFF719BC96D367CBA.taxon	description	1950. Frondicularia esnehensis NAKKADY, p. 685, pl. 89, fig. 23.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFF719BC96D367CBA.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by distinct sutures, slightly raised and the wall between sutures with a series of small raised papillae. Also, the initial end of the test has a spine. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale of the Abu Durba Section in Sinai by NAKKADY (1950). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene of Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFC089E406C767E93.taxon	description	1860. Frondicularia goldfussi REUSS, p. 48, pl. 4, fig. 7. 1956. Frondicularia goldfussi REUSS. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 136, pl. 2, fig. 36. 1985. Frondicularia goldfussi REUSS. - LUGER, p. 79, pl. 3, figs. 18, 19.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFC089E406C767E93.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It differs from F. archiaciana in having a terminal spine and the greatest breadth toward the initial end. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian by SAID & KENAWY (1956) and in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene by LUGER (1985). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFC37985F6C4B7B22.taxon	description	1928. Frondicularia linearis FRANKE, p. 1 - 207. 1946. Frondicularia linearis FRANKE. - CUSHMAN, p. 88, pl. 35, figs. 8 - 10. 1952. Frondicularia linearis FRANKE. - NAKKADY, p. 429, pl. 8, fig. 6. 1956. Frondicularia linearis FRANKE. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 136, pl. 2, fig. 38.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBEFC37985F6C4B7B22.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by a slender and compressed test which is ornamented with a few longitudinal costae. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Cretaceous of northern Germany (CUSHMAN, 1946), while SAID & KENAWY (1956) recorded this species in the Danian. It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBFFC169AEA687B7C58.taxon	description	1850. Oolina apiculata REUSS, p. 6, pl. 1, fig. 1. 1956. Lagena apiculata (REUSS). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 136, pl. 3, fig. 8. 1985. Lagena apiculata (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 80, pl. 4, fig. 4.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFFFFBFFC169AEA687B7C58.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by a rounded and smooth test. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Sudr Chalk and the Esna Shale by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and the Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFEB59D2668437E27.taxon	description	1862. Oolina apiculata REUSS, p. 6, pl. 1, fig. 1. 1946. Lagena hispida (REUSS). - CUSHMAN, p. 93, pl. 39, fig. 13. 1956. Lagena hispida (REUSS). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 136, pl. 3, fig. 9. 1985. Lagena hispida (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 80, pl. 4, fig. 5.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFEB59D2668437E27.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by a spinose test and elongate neck. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Danian by SAID & KENAWY (1956) and in the Paleocene zones by LUGER (1985). In the study area, it is recorded in the Paleocene zones.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFF739F2A6BB678ED.taxon	description	1798. Serpula (Lagena) sulcata WALKER & JACOB, p. 634, pl. 14, fig. 5. 1929. Lagena sulcata (WALKER & JACOB). - CUSHMAN, p. 70, pl. 11, fig. 5. 1956. Lagena sulcata (WALKER & JACOB). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 136, pl. 3, fig. 6. 1985. Lagena sulcata (WALKER & JACOB). - LUGER, p. 81, pl. 4, fig. 6.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFF739F2A6BB678ED.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by a subglobulose test with numerous longitudinal costae. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale by LE ROY (1953) and in the Tarawan, Garra and Esna formations by LUGER (1985). In the study area, it is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFEB799B06D137C58.taxon	description	1861. Nodosaria affinis REUSS, p. 301. 1946. Nodosaria affinis REUSS. - CUSHMAN, p. 70, pl. 25, figs. 8 - 23. 1952. Nodosaria affinis REUSS. - NAKKADY, p. 420, pl. 6, fig. 9. 1956. Nodosaria affinis REUSS. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 133, pl. 2, fig. 30.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFEB799B06D137C58.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by an elongate test with a short spine on the initial end and longitudinal costae which extend non-interruptedly across sutures. Stratigraphic distribution: This species is widely recorded in the Cretaceous and Lower Eocene deposits of Europe and America (LE ROY, 1953). In Egypt, it seems to have a wide range when all records of its occurrence are taken into consideration (SAID & KENAWY, 1956). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFC0F9D246D137E1D.taxon	description	1870. Nodosaria latejugata GÜMBEL, p. 619, pl. 1, fig. 32 - pl. 1, fig. 13. 1975. Nodosaria latejugata GÜMBEL. - BERGGREN & AUBERT, p. 171, pl. 12, fig. 16. 1986. Nodosaria latejugata GÜMBEL. - ANAN & HEWAIDY, p. 22, pl. 1, fig. 13.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFC0F9D246D137E1D.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by longitudinal costae with slight extinctions and decreasing in chamber size toward the end. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in Midway fauna (Paleocene) by BERGGREN & AUBERT (1975) and in the Late Paleocene by ANAN & HEWAIDY (1986). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFC0A9FE76DAB7805.taxon	description	1840. Nodosaria limbata D’ORBIGNY, p. 12, pl. 1, fig. 1. 1956. Nodosaria limbata D’ORBIGNY. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 133, pl. 2, fig. 32. 1987. Nodosaria limbata D’ORBIGNY. - ANAN, p. 220, pl. 1, fig. 6.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFC0A9FE76DAB7805.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by few inflated chambers with smooth ornamentation. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Upper Cretaceous white chalk of the Paris Basin by D’ORBIGNY (1840). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFC3B99CF6D4B7A1F.taxon	description	1846. Nodosaria longiscata D’ORBIGNY, p. 32, pl. 1, figs- 10 - 12. 1985. Nodosaria longiscata D’ORBIGNY. - LUGER, p. 81, pl. 4, fig. 8. 1987. Nodosaria longiscata D’ORBIGNY. - ANAN, p. 220, pl. 1, fig. 7.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFBFFC3B99CF6D4B7A1F.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is a long test and elongated chambers with moderate in number. Stratigraphic distribution: This species is widely recorded in most Tertiary marine faunas (LE ROY, 1953). It is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFB8FC009BE2687B7F12.taxon	description	1845. Nodosaria paupercula REUSS, p. 26, pl. 12, fig. 12. 1946. Nodosaria paupercula REUSS. - CUSHMAN, p. 75, pl. 27, figs. 14, 15. 1956. Nodosaria paupercula REUSS. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 133, pl. 2, fig. 33.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFEFFB8FC009BE2687B7F12.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having elongate chambers and ten well developed costae that extend across the sutures. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale by LE ROY (1953) and SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FC349F9D6D4B7884.taxon	description	1862. Robulina discrepans REUSS, p. 78, pl. 9, fig. 7. 1985. Lenticulina discrepans (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 82, pl. 5, fig. 3. 1989. Lenticulina isidis (SCHWAGER). - ISMAIL, p. 139, pl. 4, fig. 2.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FC349F9D6D4B7884.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having no inflated chambers and the apertural face somewhat concave. The sutures are flush. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Upper Cretaceous by CUSHMAN (1946). LUGER (1985) recorded this species from the Dakhla Formation (the Maastrichtian part). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FC0B9A4A6DF17A1E.taxon	description	1883. Cristellaria isidis SCHWAGER, p. 110, pl. 26, fig. 12. 1953. Robulus isidis (SCHWAGER). - LE ROY, p. 47, pl. 9, fig. 16 - 17.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FC0B9A4A6DF17A1E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having an umbo. It is worth mentioning that SAID & KENAWY (1956) considered L. isidis and L. midwayensis one species. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FF459ED86B95794E.taxon	description	1758. Nautilus raphinistrum LINNE, p. 710, pl. 1, fig. 6. 1985. Nodosaria raphinistrum (LINNE). - LUGER, p. 81, pl. 4, fig. 7.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FF459ED86B95794E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It differs from N. latejugata in rapidly decreasing in chamber size as added. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene by LUGER (1985). It is rare to moderate in the Maastrichtian zones and it is floody in the Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FF5B981C68F37B06.taxon	description	1927. Nodosaria vertebralis PLUMMER, p. 88, pl. 5, fig. 10. 1952. Nodosaria vertebralis PLUMMER. - NAKKADY, p. 423, pl. 7, fig. 4. 1956. Nodosaria vertebralis PLUMMER. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 133, pl. 2, fig. 34.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FF5B981C68F37B06.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species differs from the other species of Nodosaria in having no tumidity of chamber contour until late maturity. The test has longitudinal thick costae. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale by SAID & KENAWY (1956) and in the Paleocene Midway fauna by BERGGREN & AUBERT (1975). It is found in the Maastrichtian in addition to the Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FF719A946C147CFB.taxon	description	1851. Glandulina manifesta REUSS, p. 22, pl. 1, fig. 4. 1946. Pseudoglandulina manifesta (REUSS). - CUSHMAN, p. 76, pl. 27, figs. 20 - 26. 1985. Pseudonodosaria manifesta (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 81, pl. 4, fig. 9.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FF719A946C147CFB.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It has a pointed initial end and the whole test rapidly tapering. The wall is smooth and polished. Stratigraphic distribution: The types of this species are described from the Upper Cretaceous of Lemberg. This species is widely distributed in the American Cretaceous (CUSHMAN, 1946). It is recorded in Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FCCE9D866ADC7E51.taxon	description	1923. Nodosaria (Glandulina) occidentalis CUSHMAN, p. 64, pi. 12, fig. 8. 1985. Pseudonodsaria occidentalis (CUSHMAN). - LUGER, p. 81, pl. 4, fig. 10.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB8FCCE9D866ADC7E51.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by two pointed ends. Stigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene and Eocene. It is recorded in the Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB9FC2B9BE368247F08.taxon	description	1927. Cristellaria midwayensis PLUMMER, p. 95, pl. 13, fig. 5. 1959. Robulus midwayensis (PLUMMER). - NAKKADY, p. 458, pl. 1, fig. 7. 1976. Lenticulina midwayensis (PLUMMER). - AUBERT & BERGGREN, p. 414, pl. 2, fig. 16	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF9FFB9FC2B9BE368247F08.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The test is strongly convex with rather large area of clear shell material in the umbilical region. The sutures are distinct. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Eocene beds and the Esna Shale (LE ROY, 1953). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FF5F9ED56BC17951.taxon	description	1860. Cristellaria oligostegia REUSS, p. 213, pl. 8, fig. 8. 1946. Robulus oligostegia (REUSS). - CUSHMAN, p. 54, pl. 17, figs. l 6, 17. 1985. Lenticulina oligostegia (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 82, pl. 4, fig. 12.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FF5F9ED56BC17951.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It has a few tumid chambers. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Upper Cretaceous of Trinidad and in the Velasco Shale of Mexico (CUSHMAN, 1946). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FF189813687B7892.taxon	description	1927. Cristellaria pseudomamilligera PLUMMER, p. 98, pl. 7, fig. 11. 1962. Robulus pseudomamilligera (PLUMMER). - HILLE- BRANDT, p. 55, pl. 3, fig. 17. 1976. Lenticulina pseudomamilligera (PLUMMER). - AUBERT & BERGGREN, p. 415, pl. 3, fig. 2. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene and Eocene beds by LUGER (1985). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FF7B9A5E6BFE7AB6.taxon	description	1938. Robulus pseudosecans CUSHMAN, p. 32, pl. 5, fig. 3. 1956. Robulus pseudosecans (CUSHMAN). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 130, pl. 2, fig. 8. 1985. Lenticulina pseudosecans (CUSHMAN). - LUGER, p. 83, pl. 5, fig. 2.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FF7B9A5E6BFE7AB6.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by limbate sutures and presence of a keel. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian by LUGER (1985) and in the Paleocene (Esna Shale) by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene of Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FC339D446C6C7F01.taxon	description	1861. Cristellaria williamsoni REUSS, p. 327, pl. 6, fig. 4. 1946. Robulus williamsoni (REUSS). - CUSHMAN, p. 54, pl. 18, figs. 2, 3. 1985. Lenticulina williamsoni (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 83, pl. 4, fig. 13. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Upper Cretaceous by CUSHMAN (1946) and LUGER (1985). It is recorded in the Sudr Chalk of Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FC2A9E836D8279C2.taxon	description	1931. Hemicristellaria silicula PLUMMER, p. 148, pl. 10, figs. 8, 9. 1946. Marginulina silicula (PLUMMER). - CUSHMAN, p. 62, pl. 21, figs. 42 - 45. 1985. Marginulinopsis silicula (PLUMMER). - LUGER, p. 83, pl. 5, fig. 5. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene of North America by CUSHMAN (1927) and in the Paleocene of Gebel Nekhl in Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is recorded in the Esna Shale of the Esh El Mallaha area (Morozovella velascoensis Zone and Morozovella subbotinae Zone).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FCC3988E6A7E7BBF.taxon	description	1927. Cristellaria tuberculata PLUMMER, p. 101, pl. 7, fig. 2; pl. 14, fig. 1. 1975. Marginulinopsis tuberculata (PLUMMER). - BERGGREN & AUBERT, pl. 1, fig. 9; pl. 11, fig. 8; pl. 12, fig. 4. 1985. Marginulinopsis tuberculata (PLUMMER). LUGER, p. 83, pl. 5, fig. 6.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFB9FCC3988E6A7E7BBF.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by projecting nodes of variable distribution and elevation. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene sediments (BERGGREN & AUBERT, 1975 and LE ROY, 1953). It is recorded in the Late Paleocene (Morozovella velascoensis Zone) of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFBAFCD69B0269C67F59.taxon	description	1937. Marginulina austinana CUSHMAN, p. 92, pl. 13, figs. 1 - 4. 1980. Vaginulinopsis austinana (CUSHMAN). - SCHREIBER, p. 168, pl. 9, fig. 3.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF8FFBAFCD69B0269C67F59.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having an elongated and compressed test with the early portion closely coiled and umbonate, while the later portion uncoiled. The chambers are not inflated and the sutures are indistinct. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Austin Chalk of Leonard Fannin County, Texas by CUSHMAN (1927, 1946). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene in Southwestern Desert in Egypt by LUGER (1985). It is recorded in Sudr Chalk of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFCFB9D446C287FC6.taxon	description	1950. Marginulina wetherellii longiscata NAKKADY, p. 684, pl. 89, fig. 13.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFCFB9D446C287FC6.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species differs from the previous one by having higher elongated ridges but they are interrupted at the sutures which are not raised or tuberculated. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale of Wadi Mellaha and Luxor areas by NAKKADY (1950). It is found in the top part of the Esna Shale (Morozovella velascoensis Zone and Morozovella subbotinae Zone) of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFF319A166B717A8B.taxon	description	1950. Marginulina wetherellii intercostata NAKKADY, p. 684, pl. 89, fig. 12.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFF319A166B717A8B.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The chamber walls between sutures are ornamented with more or less fine parallel ridges. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale of Wadi Mellaha and Luxur areas by NAKKADY (1950). It is found in the top part of the Esna Shale (Morozovella velascoensis Zone to Morozovella subbotinae Zone) of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFC329F496C15798D.taxon	description	1935. Flabellina jarvisi CUSHMAN, p. 85, pl. 13, figs. 7, 8. 1956. Neoflabellina jarvisi (CUSHMAN). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 135, pl. 2, fig. 42. 1985. Neoflabellina jarvisi (CUSHMAN). - LUGER, p. 85, pl. 6, figs. 6, 7.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFC329F496C15798D.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It differs from N. rugosa in having a narrow test, fewer coiled chambers and higher sutures with irregularly shaped loops. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene by SAID & KENAWY (1956) and LUGER (1985). It is rarely found in the Maastrichtian and floody in the Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFC2099576A7E7A6C.taxon	description	1840. Flabellina rugosa D’ORBIGNY, p. 23, pl. 2, figs. 4, 5, 7. 1956. Neoflabellina rugosa (D’ORBIGNY). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 135, pl. 2, fig. 43. 1985. Neoflabellina rugosa (D’ORBIGNY). - LUGER, p. 85, p 1. 6, figs. 8, 9.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFC2099576A7E7A6C.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It has a wide, coiled chambers and high rugosity test. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Late Cretaceous of the Paris Basin by D’ORBIGNY (1840). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian by SAID & KENAWY (1956) and LUGER (1985). It is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFF609E246B3A7964.taxon	description	1927. Cristellaria longiformis PLUMMER, p. 102, pl. 13, fig. 4. 15. 1976. Vaginulinopsis longiforma (PLUMMER). - AUBERT & BERGGREN, p. 418, p 1. 4, fig. 5.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFF609E246B3A7964.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by thin sutures in the median portion. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene in Tunisia, Morroco and Angola by BERGGREN & AUBERT (1975). It is recorded in the Sudr Chalk and Esna Shale of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBAFF1698696B3A788B.taxon	description	1942. Vaginulina midwayana FOX & ROSS, p. 669. 1975. Vaginulinopsis midwayana (FOX & ROSS). - BERGGREN & AUBERT, p. 144, pl. 1, fig. 4; pl. 13, fig. 4; pl. 19, fig. 9. 1985. Vaginulinopsis midwayana (FOX & ROSS). - LUGER, p. 85, pl. 6, fig. 3. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene of Morroco and Libya by BERGGREN & AUBERT (1975). Also, it is recorded by LUGER (1985) in the Paleocene (Garra Formation). It is recorded in the Esna Shale of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBBFC679B706B207F77.taxon	description	Pl. II, fig. 32 1932. Palmula semireticulata CUSHMAN & JARVIS, p. 1 - 60, pl. 1 - 16. 1946. Palmula semireticulata CUSHMAN & JARVIS. - CUSH- MAN, p. 85, p 1. 31, figs. 7, 8. 1956. Neoflabellina semireticulata (CUSHMAN & JARVIS). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 135, pl. 2, fig. 40.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFBFFBBFC679B706B207F77.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having irregular reticulata ornamentation. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of Gebel Nekhl in Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFC1199896D137A3E.taxon	description	1851. Bolivina incrassata REUSS, p. 29, pl. 5, fig. 13. 1987. Bolivina incrassata REUSS. - ANAN, p. 226, pl. 1, fig. 12.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFC1199896D137A3E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by SAID & KENAWY (1956) and SLITER (1968). Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in Campanian and Maastrichtian of Europe and North America (SLITER, 1969) and in the Maastrichtian of North Sinai (SAID & KENAWY, 1956). It is found in the Maastrichtian of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFC3C9F536AFD7844.taxon	description	1946. Ramulina navarroana CUSHMAN, p. 99, pl. 43, figs. l, 2. 1956. Ramulina navarroana CUSHMAN. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 138, pl. 3, fig. 23.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFC3C9F536AFD7844.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by a central, more or less globular body from which radiate comparatively large, stout tubular projections. The wall of the central portion is smooth while the arms are finely spinose. Stratigraphic distribution: This species was originally described from the Corsicana Marl of the Navarro Group (Late Cretaceous), Limestone County, Texas. Also, it is recorded in the Esna Shale by LE ROY (1953). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFF539E3A682479C7.taxon	description	1927. Vaginulina gracilis PLUMMER, p. 172, p 1. 2, fig. 8. 1946. Vaginulina cretacea PLUMMER. - CUSHMAN, p. 80, pl. 30, figs. 11 - 14. 1985. Vaginulina cretacea PLUMMER. - LUGER, p. 85, pl. 6, fig. 10.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFF539E3A682479C7.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by a very elongated, compressed and slightly tapering test. The chambers are numerous, very distinct, slightly inflated and increasing gradually in height from the earlier chambers to the later ones. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of southwestern Desert of Egypt by LUGER (1985). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFF64988A68907B21.taxon	description	1956. Vaginulina misrensis SAID & KENAWY, p. 135, pl. 3, fig. 4.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFF64988A68907B21.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is characterized by a compressed, slender and elongated test. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of Gebel Nekhl in Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFF599A2C6B527AF7.taxon	description	1938. Vaginulina taylorana CUSHMAN, p. 36, pl. 5, fig. 19. 1946. Vaginulina taylorana CUSHMAN. - CUSHMAN, p. 81, pl. 28, figs. 28, 29. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Late Cretaceous of Texas by CUSHMAN (1946). It is found in the Cretaceous of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFF4C9BFA6D6E7F0E.taxon	description	1940. Marginulina trilobata D’ORBIGNY, p. 16, pl. 1, figs. 16, 17. 1985. Vaginulina trilobata (D’ORBIGNY). - LUGER, p. 86, pl. 6, figs. 11, 12.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFFAFFBBFF4C9BFA6D6E7F0E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The test is elongate, compressed and the chambers moderately distinct, noninflated with distinct sutures. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of the Farafra Oasis in Egypt by LE ROY (1953). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FF7D9D4469D0795E.taxon	description	1878. Bolivina draco MARSSON, p. 157, pl. 3, fig. 25. 1956. Bolivinoides draco draco (MARSSON). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 140, pl. 3, fig. 41. 1987. Bolivinoides draco draco (MARSSON). - ANAN, p. 226, pl. 1, fig. 13.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FF7D9D4469D0795E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It seems to be an excellent index fossil for the Late Maastrichtian. It has a short stratigraphic range and wide distribution. It is distinguished by a surface ornamented by two distinct longitudinal costae separated by median sulcus. Stratigraphic distribution: This species was first recorded in Egypt by SAID & KENAWY (1956) in the Late Maastrichtian. In the study area, it appears with the appearance of the Gansserina gansseri species in the Esh El Mallaha area. It is worth mentioning thatA NAN in 1986 stated that this species is not recorded in southern Egypt, e. g. Um Elghanayem section, Kharga Oasis (NAKKADY, 1959) and El Kharga-Sinn El Kaddab stretch, southern Egypt (LUGER, 1985), while it is recorded in northern Egypt as in Wadi Mellaha section, Eastern Desert (NAKKADY, 1950); in Maqfi section, Western Desert (LE ROY, 1953) and in northern Sinai (SAID & KENAWY, 1956).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FC2B98936D6E7B9C.taxon	description	1927. Bolivina applinae PLUMMER, p. 69, pl. 4, fig. 1. 1975. Loxostomoides applinae (PLUMMER). - BERGGREN & AUBERT, p. 420, pl. 4, fig. 11 1985. Loxostomoides applinae (PLUMMER). - LUGER, p. 106, pl. 7, fig. 1. 1986. Loxostomoides applinae (PLUMMER). - ANAN & HEWAIDY, p. 22, pl. 2, fig. 12.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FC2B98936D6E7B9C.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by BERGREN & AUBERT (1975) and ANAN & HEWAIDY (1986). Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene (BERGGREN & AUBERT, 1976 and ANAN & HEWAIDY, 1986). It is found in the Paleocene sediments of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FF379B0A6D367F76.taxon	description	1946. Ellipsonodosaria midwayensis CUSHMAN & TODD, p. 61, pl. 10, fig. 25. 1975. Stilostomella midwayensis (CUSHMAN & TODD). - BERG- GREN & AUBERT, pl. 9, fig. 8. 1985. Stilostomella midwayensis (CUSHMAN & TODD). - LUGER, p. 105, pl. 6, figs. 6, 7.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FF379B0A6D367F76.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by LUGER (1985). Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Paleocene sediments by LUGER (1985). It is found in the Paleocene sediments (Morozovella trinidadensis Zone and M. uncinata Zone).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FC339E7B6DA0794F.taxon	description	1939. Ellipsonodsaria curvatura (CUSHMAN), p. 71, pl. 12, figs. 7 - 11. 1985. Stilostomella spinea (CUSHMAN). - LUGER, p. 106, pl. 6, fig. 19.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB4FC339E7B6DA0794F.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by distinct, inflated chambers which covered with prominent nodes and spines. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Eocene rocks of the Atlantic Coast. Also, it is recorded in the Paleocene sediments in Egypt by LE ROY (1953). It is found in Early and Middle Paleocene (Esna Shale) of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB5FC0C9BE368717F32.taxon	description	1927. Bulimina quadrata PLUMMER, p. 72, pl. 4, figs. 4, 5. 1975. Bulimina quadrata PLUMMER. - BERGGREN & AUBERT, p. 158, pl. 2, fig. 4. 1976. Bulimina quadrata PLUMMER. - AUBERT & BERGGREN, p. 422, pl. 5, fig. 9.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF5FFB5FC0C9BE368717F32.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimen recorded by LUGER (1985). Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Maastrichtian-Paleocene sediments by LUGER (1985). In the study area, it is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FEB89E38682479E8.taxon	description	1934. Bulimina reussi MORROW, p. 186. 1956. Bulimina reussi MORROW. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 143, pl. 4, fig. 5. 1962. Bulimina cf. reussi MORROW. - HILLEBRANDT, p. 78, pl. 5, fig. 24. 1985. Bulimina reussi MORROW. - LUGER, p. 107, pl. 7, fig. 7.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FEB89E38682479E8.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by LUGER (1985). Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Velasco Shale of Mexico (Paleocene) and in the Late Cretaceous sediments in northern Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is found in the Maastrichtian Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FC249EC56D4B7E93.taxon	description	1950. Discorbis pseudoscopos NAKKADY, p. 688, pl. 90, figs. 2 - 4.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FC249EC56D4B7E93.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by a slightly convex ventral side and a more convex dorsal side. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the chalk of Wadi Mellaha and G. Duwi by NAKKADY (1950). It is found in the Maastrichtian and rarely in the Paleocene of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FF32997168047B86.taxon	description	1936. Siphogerinoides clarki CUSHMAN & CAMPBELL, p. 91, pl. 13, figs. 9 - 12. 1964. Orthokarstenia clarki (CUSHMAN & CAMPBELL). - LOE- BLICH & TAPPAN, p. 567, pl. 446, figs. 11, 12.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FF32997168047B86.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having faint longitudinal striae. Stratigraphic distribution: It was first described from the Late Cretaceous of California. In the study area, it is rarely found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene sediments.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FF449B546D4B7CB8.taxon	description	1943. Siphogerinoides whitei CHURCH, p. 182, pl. 67, fig. 37. 1964. Siphogerinoides whitei CHURCH. - MARTIN, p. 93, pl. 12, fig. 7 - 9. 1964. Orthokarstenia whitei (CHURCH). - LOEBLICH & TAP- PAN, p. 446, fig. 13, 14.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FF449B546D4B7CB8.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having very fine longitudinal costae interrupted at the sutures. Stratigraphic distribution: It was first described from the Late Cretaceous chalk of Gebel Duwi and it occurs in the Esna Shale only as a single to rare specimens (NAKKADY, 1950). It is abundant in the Maastrichtian of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FC3199DE6ABE7AE5.taxon	description	1953. Valvulineria aegyptiaca LE ROY, p. 53, pl. 9, figs. 21 - 23. 1956. Valvulineria aegyptiaca LE ROY. - SAID & KENAWY, p. 147, pl. 4, fig. 45.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF4FFB5FC3199DE6ABE7AE5.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having seven chambers increasing rapidly in size as added with the last two chambers are inflated and the last one extends covering part of the ventral umbilical region. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale of the Maqfi Section by LE ROY (1953) and SAID & KENAWY (1956). In the study area, it is recorded in the Maastrichtian but it is rare to moderate occurrence in the Paleocene.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FC209D266ADC7E34.taxon	description	1950. Anomalina pseudoacuta NAKKADY, p. 691, pl. 90, figs. 29 - 32. 1953. Anomalina pseudoacuta NAKKADY. - LE ROY, p. 18, pl. 3, figs. 29 - 31.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FC209D266ADC7E34.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by having nodes on the dorsal umbilical and the test is smooth. Stratigraphic distribution: It was first described from the Esna Shale and the Cretaceous Chalk at Luxor region by NAKKADY (1950). It is recorded in the Esna Shale of the Maqfi section by LE ROY (1953). It is recorded in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene sediments of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FC269F3A6C4A7994.taxon	description	1950. Anomalina scrobiculata NAKKADY, p. 691, p 1. 90, figs. 33, 34.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FC269F3A6C4A7994.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The last chambers of this species are large size and the dorsal side is slightly convex. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Esna Shale of the Luxor and Wadi Mallaha areas by NAKKADY (1950). It is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene sediments of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FC3999E56C127AD5.taxon	description	1927. Truncatulina vulgaris PLUMMER, p. 145, pl. 10, fig. 3; pl. 3, fig. 15. 1986. Cibicidoides vulgaris (PLUMMER). - ANAN & HEWAIDY, p. 20, pl. 3, fig. 15.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FC3999E56C127AD5.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species is easily distinguished by the elevated sutures and coarsely perforated wall. Stratigraphic distribution: This species is not present in South or North Africa as recorded by BERGGREN & AUBERT (1965). ANAN (1986) mentioned its occurrence in the Early and Middle Paleocene rocks in Gebel Ghanima, G. Teir / Tarawan and G. Dandara in Egypt. The author notes its presence in the Lower Paleocene (Esna Shale) sediments of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FF459D446B087FD5.taxon	description	1926. Globorotalia conicus CARSEY, p. 156, pl. 1 - 8. 1956. Globorotalites conicus (CARSEY). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 147, pl. 4, fig. 43.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FF459D446B087FD5.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is distinguished by a flat dorsal side and a conical ventral side. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Lower Cretaceous sediments of the Paris Basin. It is recorded in the Maastrichtian of northern Sinai by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is found in the Maastrichtian chalks of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FF599F1A6B93782D.taxon	description	1850. Rotalina depressa ALTH, p. 266, pl. 13, fig. 21. 1956. Gyroidina depressa (ALTH). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 149, pl. 5, fig. 11. 1985. Gyroidinoides depressus (ALTH). - LUGER, p. 109, pl. 8, fig. 1.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FF599F1A6B93782D.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by LUGER (1985). Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Late Cretaceous of Lemberg. Also, it is recorded in the Paleocene and Lower Eocene Sediments by SAID & KENAWY (1956). It is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene sediments of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FF4D99316B517ADF.taxon	description	1851. Rotalina girardana REUSS, p. 73, pl. 5, fig. 34. 1956. Gyroidina girardana (REUSS). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 148, pl. 5, fig. 7. 1959. Gyroidina girardana (REUSS). - NAKKADY, p. 460, pl. 3, fig. 1. 1985. Gyroidinoides girardanus (REUSS). - LUGER, p. 110, pl. 8, figs. 2, 3.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF7FFB6FF4D99316B517ADF.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It resembles the specimens recorded by LUGER (1985). Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the American Late Cretaceous. Also, it is recorded from the basal Eocene of Maqfi Section, Egypt (LE ROY, 1953) but SAID & KENAWY (1956) recorded a longer range than LE ROY believed. In the study area, it is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene Zones.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF6FFB7FF4B9D0568D47E0A.taxon	description	1926. Anomalina rubiginosa CUSHMAN, p. 207, pl. 11, fig. 6. 1962. Gavelinella rubiginosa (CUSHMAN). - HILLEBRANDT, p. 102, pl. 8, fig. 1. 1976. Gavelinella danica BROTZEN. - AUBERT & BERGGREN, p. 433, pl. 11, fig. 5; pl. 12, fig. 1. 1985. Gavelinealla rubiginosa (CUSHMAN). - LUGER, p. 112, pl. 9, fig. 6. Stratigraphic distribution: It is one of the important benthic species in the Paleocene. In this study, it is recorded in the Paleocene and continues to the Early Eocene. This species appears to evolve into another species which the majority of workers have identified as Gavelinella grasserugosa (SAID & KENAWY, 1956; BERGGREN & AUBERT, 1975).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF6FFB7FF799FD068B778E1.taxon	description	1883. Anomalina scrobiculata SCHWAGER, p. 129, pl. 29, fig. 18. 1956. Valvulineria scrobiculata (S CHWAGER). - SAID & KENAWY, p. 147, pl. 4, fig. 42. 1985. Gavelinella scrobiculata (SCHWAGER). - LUGER, p. 112, pl. 9, figs. 9, 10.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF6FFB7FF799FD068B778E1.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species may be recognized by scattered nodes on the umbilical depression. Stratigraphic distribution: It is recorded in the Esna Shale (Paleocene) of the Maqfi Section by LE ROY (1953). It is found in the Paleocene (Morozovella uncinata Zone) of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF6FFB7FEA099AD68F37ABD.taxon	description	1953. Cibicides libycus LE ROY, p. 24, pl. 5, figs. 1 - 3. 1980. Heterol e pa libyca (LE ROY). - SAPERSON & JANAL, p. 404, pl. 2, figs. 4. 1996. Heterol e pa libyca (LE ROY). - ISMAIL, p. 211, fig. 7 (6).	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
C27587E5FFF6FFB7FEA099AD68F37ABD.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species is distinguished by its large size and the presence of a ventral umbo of clear shell material. Stratigraphic distribution: It was originally described from the Esna Shale (Late Paleocene) of the Maqfi Section by LE ROY (1953). Also, it is recorded in the Early Eocene of North Caucasus by SAPERSON & JANAL (1980). It is found in the Maastrichtian and Paleocene zones of the Esh El Mallaha area.	en	Ismail, Ahmed A. (2012): Late Cretaceous-Early Eocene benthic foraminifera from Esh El Mallaha area, Egypt. Revue de Paléobiologie 31 (1): 15-50
