Two new stephanoceratid ammonites from the Aalenian-Lower Bajocian (Middle Jurassic,Dorset, UK) and their phylogenetic significance |
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Authors: | Robert B. Chandler |
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Affiliation: | Department of Earth Sciences, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK |
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Abstract: | Two new species of stephanoceratid ammonites are erected: Stephanoceras (Riccardiceras) eoeteosum sp. nov. and Stephanoceras (Skirroceras) englandi sp. nov. from the Inferior Oolite Formation of Dorset, UK. They represent the first and last members of a chronocline of serpenticonic morphospecies. The stratigraphical position of Rhytostephanus rhytus Buckman is reviewed, necessitating a change in the faunal horizon scheme. The term mesoconch is proposed for use in describing microsomic macroconchs, the function of which is considered. Names applied to morphospecies and their uses are reviewed. The role of conservation is discussed in respect of preserving Dorset Inferior Oolite exposures. |
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Keywords: | Ammonite Biostratigraphy Dorset Inferior Oolite Jurassic Stephanoceratidae |
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