taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
03F31F193453810FFF72FA7BFB42F864.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326508/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326508	FIGURE 1. Published figures supposed to represent Bairdia bradyi, mostly from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Images are not to the same scale. A–B, Bairdia foveolata Brady, 1868, from New Caledonia; C–L, Bairdia foveolata of Brady (1880), Challenger Expedition; M, Bairdia bradyi Bold, 1957, Miocene of Trinidad; N–Q, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Benson & Coleman (1963), West Coast of Florida; R–T, Bairdia bradyi of Morales (1966), Laguna de Terminos, Mexico; U, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Baker & Hulings (1966), Puerto Rico; V–X, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1966), Colon Harbour, Panama; Y, Bairdia bradyi of Swain (1967), Gulf of California; Z, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1969), Neogene of Puerto Rico; AA, Paranesidea sp. cf. P. bradyi of Kontrovitz (1978), Pleistocene of Florida; BB–CC, Bairdia aff. B. bradyi of Fithian (1980), Gulf of Paria, Trinidad; DD, Bairdia bradyi of Llano (1982), Bay of Cartagena, Colombia.	FIGURE 1. Published figures supposed to represent Bairdia bradyi, mostly from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Images are not to the same scale. A–B, Bairdia foveolata Brady, 1868, from New Caledonia; C–L, Bairdia foveolata of Brady (1880), Challenger Expedition; M, Bairdia bradyi Bold, 1957, Miocene of Trinidad; N–Q, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Benson & Coleman (1963), West Coast of Florida; R–T, Bairdia bradyi of Morales (1966), Laguna de Terminos, Mexico; U, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Baker & Hulings (1966), Puerto Rico; V–X, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1966), Colon Harbour, Panama; Y, Bairdia bradyi of Swain (1967), Gulf of California; Z, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1969), Neogene of Puerto Rico; AA, Paranesidea sp. cf. P. bradyi of Kontrovitz (1978), Pleistocene of Florida; BB–CC, Bairdia aff. B. bradyi of Fithian (1980), Gulf of Paria, Trinidad; DD, Bairdia bradyi of Llano (1982), Bay of Cartagena, Colombia.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193453810FFF72FA7BFB42F864.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326512/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326512	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193453810FFF72FA7BFB42F864.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326514/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326514	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193453810FFF72FA7BFB42F864.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326552/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326552	FIGURE 20. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. A–M, internal views of valves that were gold–coated on exterior, in reflected light; N–P, dry body fragments in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, interiors of RV and LV; C, H, anterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, granular structure of valve edge, selvage, and striate frill (?); D, G, posterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, caudal process, selvage, and remnants of narrow velum (?); E, I, hinge of LV, showing ligamental striation and low accommodation groove; F, M, anterior of LV, with supplemental locules, selvage, and narrow frill (?); J–L, posterior of LV with supplemental locules beneath dorsal overhang, thin RPC, deep vestibules, and marginal spines (?); N, tip of antenna; anterodistal claw is missing, but its articulation socket is visible; O, framework of head capsule with mouth, hypostome, esophagus, esophageal valve, base of mandible, and fragments of maxillules; P, collar, plate, bracket, and setules of esophageal valve.	FIGURE 20. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. A–M, internal views of valves that were gold–coated on exterior, in reflected light; N–P, dry body fragments in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, interiors of RV and LV; C, H, anterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, granular structure of valve edge, selvage, and striate frill (?); D, G, posterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, caudal process, selvage, and remnants of narrow velum (?); E, I, hinge of LV, showing ligamental striation and low accommodation groove; F, M, anterior of LV, with supplemental locules, selvage, and narrow frill (?); J–L, posterior of LV with supplemental locules beneath dorsal overhang, thin RPC, deep vestibules, and marginal spines (?); N, tip of antenna; anterodistal claw is missing, but its articulation socket is visible; O, framework of head capsule with mouth, hypostome, esophagus, esophageal valve, base of mandible, and fragments of maxillules; P, collar, plate, bracket, and setules of esophageal valve.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193453810FFF72FA7BFB42F864.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326576/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326576	FIGURE 28. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–B, E–S, all interior views in reflected light; C–D, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, E–F, LV and RV interiors; C–D, plate and collar of esophageal valve; G, I–J, anterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, selvage, and velum; H, K, O–S, posterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, caudal process penetrated by RPC, selvage, and velum; L, hinge of RV with ligamentary striation; M–N, anterior of LV with supplemental locules and RPC.	FIGURE 28. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–B, E–S, all interior views in reflected light; C–D, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, E–F, LV and RV interiors; C–D, plate and collar of esophageal valve; G, I–J, anterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, selvage, and velum; H, K, O–S, posterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, caudal process penetrated by RPC, selvage, and velum; L, hinge of RV with ligamentary striation; M–N, anterior of LV with supplemental locules and RPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19344C8109FF72FF4AFC6CF828.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19344C8109FF72FF4AFC6CF828.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326512/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326512	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19344C8109FF72FF4AFC6CF828.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326514/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326514	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19344C8109FF72FF4AFC6CF828.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326518/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326518	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19344C8109FF72FF4AFC6CF828.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326520/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326520	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19344C8109FF72FF4AFC6CF828.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326590/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326590	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326512/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326512	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326514/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326514	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326518/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326518	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326520/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326520	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326554/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326554	FIGURE 21. A–N, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; O–Q, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. A–D, J–Q, exterior views; E–I, interior views. A–B, in transmitted light; C–D, G–I, in reflected light; E–F, reflected light in immersion; J–Q, by SEM. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, lateral views of RV and LV; C–D, dorsal and right–lateral views of carapace; E, F, raised AMS with moats, central opaque spot (smooth gray), honeycomb structure, and tiny NPC; G, hinge of LV showing ligamental striation; H, entire dorsal edge of RV, showing supplemental dentition and hinge with ligamental striation; I, enlargement of middle part of bar of RV hinge, to show ligamental striation; J–L, lateral views of carapace with setae; M–N, punctate surface, NPC with narrow walls, and simple setae; O–P, lateral views of abraded valves, with slightly swollen anterior end and caudal process; Q, puncta and NPC with narrow walls.	FIGURE 21. A–N, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; O–Q, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. A–D, J–Q, exterior views; E–I, interior views. A–B, in transmitted light; C–D, G–I, in reflected light; E–F, reflected light in immersion; J–Q, by SEM. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, lateral views of RV and LV; C–D, dorsal and right–lateral views of carapace; E, F, raised AMS with moats, central opaque spot (smooth gray), honeycomb structure, and tiny NPC; G, hinge of LV showing ligamental striation; H, entire dorsal edge of RV, showing supplemental dentition and hinge with ligamental striation; I, enlargement of middle part of bar of RV hinge, to show ligamental striation; J–L, lateral views of carapace with setae; M–N, punctate surface, NPC with narrow walls, and simple setae; O–P, lateral views of abraded valves, with slightly swollen anterior end and caudal process; Q, puncta and NPC with narrow walls.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326590/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326590	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934438107FF72FF4AFC6CF8DC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326592/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326592	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193443813DFF72F88CFE0FF9D8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193443813DFF72F88CFE0FF9D8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326522/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326522	FIGURE 7. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–K, adults; L–R, juvenile instar A–1. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–K, lateral views of RV and LV; A, D, note narrow posteroventral velum with scalloped edge; B–C, E–F, H–I, number of spines on posteroventral margin of LV varies from 6 to 9, some damaged. L–O, juvenile A–1 has prolonged caudal process pierced by RPC. O–Q, note fragments of striate frill (?) along anteroventral margin of LV; P–R, details of duplicature (infold); note raised rim (green chitinous thread) at inner edge of infold, openings of RPC near outer margin.	FIGURE 7. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–K, adults; L–R, juvenile instar A–1. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–K, lateral views of RV and LV; A, D, note narrow posteroventral velum with scalloped edge; B–C, E–F, H–I, number of spines on posteroventral margin of LV varies from 6 to 9, some damaged. L–O, juvenile A–1 has prolonged caudal process pierced by RPC. O–Q, note fragments of striate frill (?) along anteroventral margin of LV; P–R, details of duplicature (infold); note raised rim (green chitinous thread) at inner edge of infold, openings of RPC near outer margin.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193443813DFF72F88CFE0FF9D8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326524/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326524	FIGURE 8. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–V, marginal details of adult valves; W–Y, punctate ornament of adult valves. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, K, S, caudal process of RV, penetrated by RPC; straight selvage, broad nodular zone; posteroventral velum with scalloped edge. B, D, F, L, T, anterior of RV with straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, remnants of narrow velum. G, I, M, O, Q, U, anterior of LV with selvage, RPC, openings of RPC in nodular zone, remnants of narrow velum. H, J, N, P, R, V, posteroventral margin of LV, with caudal process penetrated by diverging RPC, straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, and 6 to 9 blunt spines. W, honeycomb structure, above AMS below; X–Y, puncta, honeycomb structure, central opaque spot, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	FIGURE 8. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–V, marginal details of adult valves; W–Y, punctate ornament of adult valves. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, K, S, caudal process of RV, penetrated by RPC; straight selvage, broad nodular zone; posteroventral velum with scalloped edge. B, D, F, L, T, anterior of RV with straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, remnants of narrow velum. G, I, M, O, Q, U, anterior of LV with selvage, RPC, openings of RPC in nodular zone, remnants of narrow velum. H, J, N, P, R, V, posteroventral margin of LV, with caudal process penetrated by diverging RPC, straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, and 6 to 9 blunt spines. W, honeycomb structure, above AMS below; X–Y, puncta, honeycomb structure, central opaque spot, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193443813DFF72F88CFE0FF9D8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326526/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326526	FIGURE 9. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G, right–lateral view of abraded carapace; H, posteroventral margin of RV; infold is striate and light tan (between two brown lines); proximal part of velum is hollow and light–colored; distal edge of velum is flat and transparent (dark border); I–J, eroded anterior margins of RV and LV; K–L, posteroventral margin of LV, caudal process is penetrated by about 8 diverging RPC, distinctly set apart from posteroventral extension with about 9 blunt spines; also NPC (white dots), RPC and false RPC; M–Q, surface puncta in concentric lineations, with AMS below; R–S, dorsal and ventral views of carapace, with predation scar and normal overreach (LV>RV).	FIGURE 9. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G, right–lateral view of abraded carapace; H, posteroventral margin of RV; infold is striate and light tan (between two brown lines); proximal part of velum is hollow and light–colored; distal edge of velum is flat and transparent (dark border); I–J, eroded anterior margins of RV and LV; K–L, posteroventral margin of LV, caudal process is penetrated by about 8 diverging RPC, distinctly set apart from posteroventral extension with about 9 blunt spines; also NPC (white dots), RPC and false RPC; M–Q, surface puncta in concentric lineations, with AMS below; R–S, dorsal and ventral views of carapace, with predation scar and normal overreach (LV>RV).	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193443813DFF72F88CFE0FF9D8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326528/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326528	FIGURE 10. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. All interior views of adults in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–E, lateral views of RV and LV; F, anterior margin of LV, with supplemental locules, selvage, and flange; G–H, anterior margin of RV, with straight selvage and wide nodular zone; I–O, posterior of LV, with supplemental locules, caudal process, flange, selvage, nodular zone, and blunt spines; P–Q, anterior margin of LV, with supplemental locules and RPC; R–U, posterior margin of RV with supplemental dentition, caudal process, selvage, and narrow velum with scalloped edge; V–W, raised adductor muscle scars with surrounding moats; surface puncta are out of focus; X, entire dorsal margin of LV, showing hinge and supplemental locules; Y–AA, thin anterodorsal edge of RV, showing granular texture and supplemental denticles.	FIGURE 10. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. All interior views of adults in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–E, lateral views of RV and LV; F, anterior margin of LV, with supplemental locules, selvage, and flange; G–H, anterior margin of RV, with straight selvage and wide nodular zone; I–O, posterior of LV, with supplemental locules, caudal process, flange, selvage, nodular zone, and blunt spines; P–Q, anterior margin of LV, with supplemental locules and RPC; R–U, posterior margin of RV with supplemental dentition, caudal process, selvage, and narrow velum with scalloped edge; V–W, raised adductor muscle scars with surrounding moats; surface puncta are out of focus; X, entire dorsal margin of LV, showing hinge and supplemental locules; Y–AA, thin anterodorsal edge of RV, showing granular texture and supplemental denticles.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193443813DFF72F88CFE0FF9D8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326518/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326518	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193443813DFF72F88CFE0FF9D8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326508/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326508	FIGURE 1. Published figures supposed to represent Bairdia bradyi, mostly from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Images are not to the same scale. A–B, Bairdia foveolata Brady, 1868, from New Caledonia; C–L, Bairdia foveolata of Brady (1880), Challenger Expedition; M, Bairdia bradyi Bold, 1957, Miocene of Trinidad; N–Q, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Benson & Coleman (1963), West Coast of Florida; R–T, Bairdia bradyi of Morales (1966), Laguna de Terminos, Mexico; U, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Baker & Hulings (1966), Puerto Rico; V–X, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1966), Colon Harbour, Panama; Y, Bairdia bradyi of Swain (1967), Gulf of California; Z, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1969), Neogene of Puerto Rico; AA, Paranesidea sp. cf. P. bradyi of Kontrovitz (1978), Pleistocene of Florida; BB–CC, Bairdia aff. B. bradyi of Fithian (1980), Gulf of Paria, Trinidad; DD, Bairdia bradyi of Llano (1982), Bay of Cartagena, Colombia.	FIGURE 1. Published figures supposed to represent Bairdia bradyi, mostly from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Images are not to the same scale. A–B, Bairdia foveolata Brady, 1868, from New Caledonia; C–L, Bairdia foveolata of Brady (1880), Challenger Expedition; M, Bairdia bradyi Bold, 1957, Miocene of Trinidad; N–Q, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Benson & Coleman (1963), West Coast of Florida; R–T, Bairdia bradyi of Morales (1966), Laguna de Terminos, Mexico; U, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Baker & Hulings (1966), Puerto Rico; V–X, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1966), Colon Harbour, Panama; Y, Bairdia bradyi of Swain (1967), Gulf of California; Z, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1969), Neogene of Puerto Rico; AA, Paranesidea sp. cf. P. bradyi of Kontrovitz (1978), Pleistocene of Florida; BB–CC, Bairdia aff. B. bradyi of Fithian (1980), Gulf of Paria, Trinidad; DD, Bairdia bradyi of Llano (1982), Bay of Cartagena, Colombia.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934798135FF72F990FB4EFBA1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934798135FF72F990FB4EFBA1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326530/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326530	FIGURE 11. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–S, lateral views of RV and LV, to show variation in lateral outline and opaque patch pattern; C, note predation borings and solutional features on this iron–stained, abraded LV; J, two dry fecal balls are preserved within domicilium.	FIGURE 11. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–S, lateral views of RV and LV, to show variation in lateral outline and opaque patch pattern; C, note predation borings and solutional features on this iron–stained, abraded LV; J, two dry fecal balls are preserved within domicilium.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934798135FF72F990FB4EFBA1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326532/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326532	FIGURE 12. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. Details of valve margins. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, two dry fecal balls retained in posterior domicilium; A, C, E–F, posterior of RV with caudal process, selvage, and broad nodular zone with openings of RPC; B, D, G, J, anterior of RV, with selvage, very broad nodular zone, and anteroventral lip; H, K, M, O, Q, S–T, W, anterior of LV, with selvage, broad nodular zone, and no or narrow velum; I, L, N, P, R, U–V, X, posterior of LV with caudal process, selvage, broad nodular zone, and no or narrow velum. Note how radial alignment of marginal punctation interferes with tracing RPC.	FIGURE 12. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. Details of valve margins. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, two dry fecal balls retained in posterior domicilium; A, C, E–F, posterior of RV with caudal process, selvage, and broad nodular zone with openings of RPC; B, D, G, J, anterior of RV, with selvage, very broad nodular zone, and anteroventral lip; H, K, M, O, Q, S–T, W, anterior of LV, with selvage, broad nodular zone, and no or narrow velum; I, L, N, P, R, U–V, X, posterior of LV with caudal process, selvage, broad nodular zone, and no or narrow velum. Note how radial alignment of marginal punctation interferes with tracing RPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934798135FF72F990FB4EFBA1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326534/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326534	FIGURE 13. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. All exterior views. A–C, in reflected light; D–G, in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, nearly smooth surface with broad, flat muri and very tiny puncta; B–C, puncta of normal size arranged in concentric lineations, with narrower muri; MSP out of focus on deeper level; D–G, texture of surface ornament, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure of interlocking rings, NPC, and boreholes, with AMS and central opaque spot out of focus below. E, oblique view of NPC shows thin canal connecting wider inner and outer openings.	FIGURE 13. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. All exterior views. A–C, in reflected light; D–G, in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, nearly smooth surface with broad, flat muri and very tiny puncta; B–C, puncta of normal size arranged in concentric lineations, with narrower muri; MSP out of focus on deeper level; D–G, texture of surface ornament, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure of interlocking rings, NPC, and boreholes, with AMS and central opaque spot out of focus below. E, oblique view of NPC shows thin canal connecting wider inner and outer openings.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934798135FF72F990FB4EFBA1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326538/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326538	FIGURE 14. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. All juvenile instars. A–V, exterior views in transmitted light; W, exterior view in reflected light; X–Y, interior views in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–J, lateral views of RV and LV; K–L, N, S–T, posterior margin of LV, showing caudal process, infold, and marginal spines; M, Q–R, anterior margin of LV, showing infold and narrow, striate frill; O–P, anterior and posterior margins of RV, with infold, setae, and continuous edge–strip of uncalcified chitin; U–X, exterior and interior views of a juvenile instar with a fairly broad calcified inner lamella, deep vestibules, and prolonged caudal process; Y, posterior end of same specimen, showing a thin calcified inner lamella, which has a narrow raised rim, separated from the infold by the ecdysial groove.	FIGURE 14. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. All juvenile instars. A–V, exterior views in transmitted light; W, exterior view in reflected light; X–Y, interior views in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–J, lateral views of RV and LV; K–L, N, S–T, posterior margin of LV, showing caudal process, infold, and marginal spines; M, Q–R, anterior margin of LV, showing infold and narrow, striate frill; O–P, anterior and posterior margins of RV, with infold, setae, and continuous edge–strip of uncalcified chitin; U–X, exterior and interior views of a juvenile instar with a fairly broad calcified inner lamella, deep vestibules, and prolonged caudal process; Y, posterior end of same specimen, showing a thin calcified inner lamella, which has a narrow raised rim, separated from the infold by the ecdysial groove.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934798135FF72F990FB4EFBA1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326542/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326542	FIGURE 15. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. A–S, All lateral views of adults in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, H–I, P, S, exterior views of RV and LV; G, K, M–O, R, right lateral views of intact carapaces; H–I, RV and LV in immersion to show opaque patch patterns; J, L, interiors of LV and RV.	FIGURE 15. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. A–S, All lateral views of adults in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, H–I, P, S, exterior views of RV and LV; G, K, M–O, R, right lateral views of intact carapaces; H–I, RV and LV in immersion to show opaque patch patterns; J, L, interiors of LV and RV.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934798135FF72F990FB4EFBA1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326544/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326544	FIGURE 16. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. Exterior and interior views of adults in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, I, K, dorsal views; B, D, F–H, J, L–O, ventral views; G–H, ventral views of anteroventral and posteroventral margins with thickened, slightly out–turned edges; P–Q, Y–AA, FF–HH, supplemental denticles of RV, selvage, and narrow flange; R, hinge of RV with ligamental striation; S, U, W, BB, swollen caudal process of RV; S–T, posteroventral and anteroventral margins of RV with radially aligned punctation, which overruns the valve edge to form a very narrow, scalloped edging (velum); V, BB–CC, lateral views of anteroventral and posteroventral margins with radially aligned punctation and thickened, slightly out–turned edges; X, DD–EE, supplemental locules of LV.	FIGURE 16. Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov. Exterior and interior views of adults in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, I, K, dorsal views; B, D, F–H, J, L–O, ventral views; G–H, ventral views of anteroventral and posteroventral margins with thickened, slightly out–turned edges; P–Q, Y–AA, FF–HH, supplemental denticles of RV, selvage, and narrow flange; R, hinge of RV with ligamental striation; S, U, W, BB, swollen caudal process of RV; S–T, posteroventral and anteroventral margins of RV with radially aligned punctation, which overruns the valve edge to form a very narrow, scalloped edging (velum); V, BB–CC, lateral views of anteroventral and posteroventral margins with radially aligned punctation and thickened, slightly out–turned edges; X, DD–EE, supplemental locules of LV.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326546/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326546	FIGURE 17. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–G, L, lateral views of adult RV and LV; H–K, marginal details of RV and LV, showing caudal process penetrated by RPC, radial alignment of puncta in marginal zone, and narrow flanges with smooth or rough edges, but no frill, velum, or marginal spines; M–N, honeycomb structure underlying punctate surface, and AMS out of focus below.	FIGURE 17. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–G, L, lateral views of adult RV and LV; H–K, marginal details of RV and LV, showing caudal process penetrated by RPC, radial alignment of puncta in marginal zone, and narrow flanges with smooth or rough edges, but no frill, velum, or marginal spines; M–N, honeycomb structure underlying punctate surface, and AMS out of focus below.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326548/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326548	FIGURE 18. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, F–G, K–O, juvenile instar A–1; C–D, H–I, juvenile instar A–2; E, J, juvenile instar A–3; P–Q, adults. A–J, lateral views of RV and LV; K, anteroventral margin of LV with infold, frill, setae, and anteroventral lip with smooth chitin edge–strip; L, posteroventral margin of LV with caudal process, infold, sharp marginal spines, and setae; M, surface punctation and NPC; N–O, posteroventral and anteroventral margins of RV with caudal process, infold, and narrow, discontinuous frill; P–Q, surface punctation, honeycomb structure, AMS, and boreholes.	FIGURE 18. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, F–G, K–O, juvenile instar A–1; C–D, H–I, juvenile instar A–2; E, J, juvenile instar A–3; P–Q, adults. A–J, lateral views of RV and LV; K, anteroventral margin of LV with infold, frill, setae, and anteroventral lip with smooth chitin edge–strip; L, posteroventral margin of LV with caudal process, infold, sharp marginal spines, and setae; M, surface punctation and NPC; N–O, posteroventral and anteroventral margins of RV with caudal process, infold, and narrow, discontinuous frill; P–Q, surface punctation, honeycomb structure, AMS, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326550/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326550	FIGURE 19. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, F, right–lateral view of intact carapace; B, punctate surface of RV; highlights (upper left reflect underlying honeycomb structure; C, E, J, L, dorsal views; D, K, M, ventral views, with brown epicuticular thread along valve edges; G, right–lateral view of hinge region of intact carapace, showing accommodation groove in LV; H, right–lateral view of carapace with swollen caudal process and nodular marginal frill (?) of RV, below which marginal spines of LV are visible; I, right–lateral view of anterior of same carapace, showing dorsal overlap by LV, marginal frill (?), setae, and anteroventral lip; N–P, lateral views of abraded RV and LV; Q–T, anterior and posterior of RV and LV, showing how radial punctation continues across rim of valve.	FIGURE 19. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, F, right–lateral view of intact carapace; B, punctate surface of RV; highlights (upper left reflect underlying honeycomb structure; C, E, J, L, dorsal views; D, K, M, ventral views, with brown epicuticular thread along valve edges; G, right–lateral view of hinge region of intact carapace, showing accommodation groove in LV; H, right–lateral view of carapace with swollen caudal process and nodular marginal frill (?) of RV, below which marginal spines of LV are visible; I, right–lateral view of anterior of same carapace, showing dorsal overlap by LV, marginal frill (?), setae, and anteroventral lip; N–P, lateral views of abraded RV and LV; Q–T, anterior and posterior of RV and LV, showing how radial punctation continues across rim of valve.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326552/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326552	FIGURE 20. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. A–M, internal views of valves that were gold–coated on exterior, in reflected light; N–P, dry body fragments in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, interiors of RV and LV; C, H, anterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, granular structure of valve edge, selvage, and striate frill (?); D, G, posterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, caudal process, selvage, and remnants of narrow velum (?); E, I, hinge of LV, showing ligamental striation and low accommodation groove; F, M, anterior of LV, with supplemental locules, selvage, and narrow frill (?); J–L, posterior of LV with supplemental locules beneath dorsal overhang, thin RPC, deep vestibules, and marginal spines (?); N, tip of antenna; anterodistal claw is missing, but its articulation socket is visible; O, framework of head capsule with mouth, hypostome, esophagus, esophageal valve, base of mandible, and fragments of maxillules; P, collar, plate, bracket, and setules of esophageal valve.	FIGURE 20. Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov. A–M, internal views of valves that were gold–coated on exterior, in reflected light; N–P, dry body fragments in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, interiors of RV and LV; C, H, anterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, granular structure of valve edge, selvage, and striate frill (?); D, G, posterior of RV, showing supplemental denticles, caudal process, selvage, and remnants of narrow velum (?); E, I, hinge of LV, showing ligamental striation and low accommodation groove; F, M, anterior of LV, with supplemental locules, selvage, and narrow frill (?); J–L, posterior of LV with supplemental locules beneath dorsal overhang, thin RPC, deep vestibules, and marginal spines (?); N, tip of antenna; anterodistal claw is missing, but its articulation socket is visible; O, framework of head capsule with mouth, hypostome, esophagus, esophageal valve, base of mandible, and fragments of maxillules; P, collar, plate, bracket, and setules of esophageal valve.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326554/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326554	FIGURE 21. A–N, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; O–Q, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. A–D, J–Q, exterior views; E–I, interior views. A–B, in transmitted light; C–D, G–I, in reflected light; E–F, reflected light in immersion; J–Q, by SEM. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, lateral views of RV and LV; C–D, dorsal and right–lateral views of carapace; E, F, raised AMS with moats, central opaque spot (smooth gray), honeycomb structure, and tiny NPC; G, hinge of LV showing ligamental striation; H, entire dorsal edge of RV, showing supplemental dentition and hinge with ligamental striation; I, enlargement of middle part of bar of RV hinge, to show ligamental striation; J–L, lateral views of carapace with setae; M–N, punctate surface, NPC with narrow walls, and simple setae; O–P, lateral views of abraded valves, with slightly swollen anterior end and caudal process; Q, puncta and NPC with narrow walls.	FIGURE 21. A–N, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; O–Q, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. A–D, J–Q, exterior views; E–I, interior views. A–B, in transmitted light; C–D, G–I, in reflected light; E–F, reflected light in immersion; J–Q, by SEM. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, lateral views of RV and LV; C–D, dorsal and right–lateral views of carapace; E, F, raised AMS with moats, central opaque spot (smooth gray), honeycomb structure, and tiny NPC; G, hinge of LV showing ligamental striation; H, entire dorsal edge of RV, showing supplemental dentition and hinge with ligamental striation; I, enlargement of middle part of bar of RV hinge, to show ligamental striation; J–L, lateral views of carapace with setae; M–N, punctate surface, NPC with narrow walls, and simple setae; O–P, lateral views of abraded valves, with slightly swollen anterior end and caudal process; Q, puncta and NPC with narrow walls.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326590/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326590	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934718133FF72FB17FB15F9D0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326592/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326592	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193477812FFF72F983FB40F85D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193477812FFF72F983FB40F85D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326556/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326556	FIGURE 22. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G–J, anteroventral and posteroventral margins of RV and LV, showing smooth, worn edges with no frill, velum or spines, caudal process penetrated by thin RPC; K–L, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	FIGURE 22. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G–J, anteroventral and posteroventral margins of RV and LV, showing smooth, worn edges with no frill, velum or spines, caudal process penetrated by thin RPC; K–L, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193477812FFF72F983FB40F85D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326560/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326560	FIGURE 23. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of juvenile A–1 instars. A–F, in reflected light, G–R, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, right–lateral and left–lateral views of carapace; C, AMS and punctate ornament of RV; D, narrow anteroventral frill of LV; E, posterior of RV, with caudal process and marginal spines; F, posterior of LV, with marginal spines, setae, and caudal process; G–I, K–M, lateral views of RV and LV with opaque pattern, punctate ornament, and setae; J, posteroventral spines of LV; N–O, anterior of LV, with worn or incomplete striate frill; P, posterior of LV with nubs of marginal spines; Q, posterior of RV, with caudal process penetrated by thin RPC, disorderly marginal spines, and epicuticular edge–strip; R, anterior of RV, with infold, selvage, setae, well–developed striate frill, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip.	FIGURE 23. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of juvenile A–1 instars. A–F, in reflected light, G–R, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, right–lateral and left–lateral views of carapace; C, AMS and punctate ornament of RV; D, narrow anteroventral frill of LV; E, posterior of RV, with caudal process and marginal spines; F, posterior of LV, with marginal spines, setae, and caudal process; G–I, K–M, lateral views of RV and LV with opaque pattern, punctate ornament, and setae; J, posteroventral spines of LV; N–O, anterior of LV, with worn or incomplete striate frill; P, posterior of LV with nubs of marginal spines; Q, posterior of RV, with caudal process penetrated by thin RPC, disorderly marginal spines, and epicuticular edge–strip; R, anterior of RV, with infold, selvage, setae, well–developed striate frill, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193477812FFF72F983FB40F85D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326564/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326564	FIGURE 24. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. A–J, P–U, exteriors; K–O, interiors. A–C, in immersion in reflected light; D–U, dry specimens in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, lateral views of RV and LV, to show Y–shaped opaque pattern and extended anterior and posterior opaque spots; D–F, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; G–I, lateral views of abraded RV and LV; J, punctate ornament and central opaque patch; highlights in upper left suggest underlying honeycomb structure; K–N, supplemental dentition of RV and LV; O, interior of RV, note nearly straight selvages and broad flanges; P, R, T, dorsal views; Q, S, ventral views; U, right–lateral view of posterior of carapace, showing normal overlap and overreach (LV>RV).	FIGURE 24. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. A–J, P–U, exteriors; K–O, interiors. A–C, in immersion in reflected light; D–U, dry specimens in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, lateral views of RV and LV, to show Y–shaped opaque pattern and extended anterior and posterior opaque spots; D–F, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; G–I, lateral views of abraded RV and LV; J, punctate ornament and central opaque patch; highlights in upper left suggest underlying honeycomb structure; K–N, supplemental dentition of RV and LV; O, interior of RV, note nearly straight selvages and broad flanges; P, R, T, dorsal views; Q, S, ventral views; U, right–lateral view of posterior of carapace, showing normal overlap and overreach (LV>RV).	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193477812FFF72F983FB40F85D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326590/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326590	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193477812FFF72F983FB40F85D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326592/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326592	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326568/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326568	FIGURE 25. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, M–N, lateral views of RV and LV; C, F, anterior of LV, with straight selvage, broad velum, setae, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip; radial lineations of external puncta interfere with tracing RPC; D, J, posterior of LV, showing supplemental locules and fragments of velum; E, G, K, Q, posterior of RV, showing slender caudal process penetrated by RPC, sinuous selvage, extremely broad velum with scalloped edge; H–I, L,R, anterior of RV, showing straight or concave selvage, extremely broad velum, epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip, radially aligned external puncta, and RPC; O–P, S–T, anterior and posterior of abraded LV and RV, with beveled edges, openings of RPC enlarged by solution.	FIGURE 25. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, M–N, lateral views of RV and LV; C, F, anterior of LV, with straight selvage, broad velum, setae, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip; radial lineations of external puncta interfere with tracing RPC; D, J, posterior of LV, showing supplemental locules and fragments of velum; E, G, K, Q, posterior of RV, showing slender caudal process penetrated by RPC, sinuous selvage, extremely broad velum with scalloped edge; H–I, L,R, anterior of RV, showing straight or concave selvage, extremely broad velum, epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip, radially aligned external puncta, and RPC; O–P, S–T, anterior and posterior of abraded LV and RV, with beveled edges, openings of RPC enlarged by solution.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326570/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326570	FIGURE 26. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. A–H, juvenile A–1 instars; I–L, adults. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–D, lateral views of RV and LV; E–H, anterior and posterior ends of RV and LV; note anterior corner emphasized by fragment of frill, infold with selvage located at valve edge, prominent caudal process penetrated by RPC, and radial lineations of marginal puncta; no frill or marginal spines. I–L, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and dumbbell–shaped NPC; AMS not visible because of dark central opaque patch.	FIGURE 26. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. A–H, juvenile A–1 instars; I–L, adults. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–D, lateral views of RV and LV; E–H, anterior and posterior ends of RV and LV; note anterior corner emphasized by fragment of frill, infold with selvage located at valve edge, prominent caudal process penetrated by RPC, and radial lineations of marginal puncta; no frill or marginal spines. I–L, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and dumbbell–shaped NPC; AMS not visible because of dark central opaque patch.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326572/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326572	FIGURE 27. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–G, I–X, external views; H, internal view; all in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, E–G, lateral views of RV and LV; C–D, I–J, right–lateral and left–lateral views of carapaces; H, internal view of RV, note straight selvages and broad vela; K–M, right–lateral views of carapace, showing caudal process, flaring anteroventral and posteroventral edges of velum, shallow sima; punctate ornament continues across rim of valve; posterodorsal overlap normal (LV>RV), but anterior and posteroventral overreach reversed (RV>LV); N–O, punctate surface texture;AMS and central opaque spot are deeper; P–Q, right–lateral and left–lateral views of anterior of carapace, note radially aligned puncta and out–turned edges of vela; R, T–U, dorsal views; S, V–X, ventral views, note flared, gaping, anteroventral and posteroventral edges; nodular openings of RPC visible between valve edges; RV may overreach LV.	FIGURE 27. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–G, I–X, external views; H, internal view; all in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, E–G, lateral views of RV and LV; C–D, I–J, right–lateral and left–lateral views of carapaces; H, internal view of RV, note straight selvages and broad vela; K–M, right–lateral views of carapace, showing caudal process, flaring anteroventral and posteroventral edges of velum, shallow sima; punctate ornament continues across rim of valve; posterodorsal overlap normal (LV>RV), but anterior and posteroventral overreach reversed (RV>LV); N–O, punctate surface texture;AMS and central opaque spot are deeper; P–Q, right–lateral and left–lateral views of anterior of carapace, note radially aligned puncta and out–turned edges of vela; R, T–U, dorsal views; S, V–X, ventral views, note flared, gaping, anteroventral and posteroventral edges; nodular openings of RPC visible between valve edges; RV may overreach LV.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326576/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326576	FIGURE 28. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–B, E–S, all interior views in reflected light; C–D, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, E–F, LV and RV interiors; C–D, plate and collar of esophageal valve; G, I–J, anterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, selvage, and velum; H, K, O–S, posterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, caudal process penetrated by RPC, selvage, and velum; L, hinge of RV with ligamentary striation; M–N, anterior of LV with supplemental locules and RPC.	FIGURE 28. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–B, E–S, all interior views in reflected light; C–D, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, E–F, LV and RV interiors; C–D, plate and collar of esophageal valve; G, I–J, anterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, selvage, and velum; H, K, O–S, posterior of RV, with supplemental dentition, caudal process penetrated by RPC, selvage, and velum; L, hinge of RV with ligamentary striation; M–N, anterior of LV with supplemental locules and RPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326580/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326580	FIGURE 29. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–G, interior views; H–I, exterior views; all in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, D–G, anterior and posterior of RV, with selvage, nodular zone (brown) with openings of RPC, and extremely broad, curved vela; C, left lateral view of posterior region of entire carapace, to show how the RV velum sags below that of the LV (reversed overreach); H, surface texture of RV, with puncta, MSP, and incomplete predation scar; I, right lateral view of posterior region of carapace, with caudal process and broad posteroventral velum.	FIGURE 29. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–G, interior views; H–I, exterior views; all in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, D–G, anterior and posterior of RV, with selvage, nodular zone (brown) with openings of RPC, and extremely broad, curved vela; C, left lateral view of posterior region of entire carapace, to show how the RV velum sags below that of the LV (reversed overreach); H, surface texture of RV, with puncta, MSP, and incomplete predation scar; I, right lateral view of posterior region of carapace, with caudal process and broad posteroventral velum.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326590/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326590	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326592/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326592	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326514/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326514	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326520/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326520	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326522/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326522	FIGURE 7. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–K, adults; L–R, juvenile instar A–1. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–K, lateral views of RV and LV; A, D, note narrow posteroventral velum with scalloped edge; B–C, E–F, H–I, number of spines on posteroventral margin of LV varies from 6 to 9, some damaged. L–O, juvenile A–1 has prolonged caudal process pierced by RPC. O–Q, note fragments of striate frill (?) along anteroventral margin of LV; P–R, details of duplicature (infold); note raised rim (green chitinous thread) at inner edge of infold, openings of RPC near outer margin.	FIGURE 7. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–K, adults; L–R, juvenile instar A–1. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–K, lateral views of RV and LV; A, D, note narrow posteroventral velum with scalloped edge; B–C, E–F, H–I, number of spines on posteroventral margin of LV varies from 6 to 9, some damaged. L–O, juvenile A–1 has prolonged caudal process pierced by RPC. O–Q, note fragments of striate frill (?) along anteroventral margin of LV; P–R, details of duplicature (infold); note raised rim (green chitinous thread) at inner edge of infold, openings of RPC near outer margin.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326524/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326524	FIGURE 8. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–V, marginal details of adult valves; W–Y, punctate ornament of adult valves. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, K, S, caudal process of RV, penetrated by RPC; straight selvage, broad nodular zone; posteroventral velum with scalloped edge. B, D, F, L, T, anterior of RV with straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, remnants of narrow velum. G, I, M, O, Q, U, anterior of LV with selvage, RPC, openings of RPC in nodular zone, remnants of narrow velum. H, J, N, P, R, V, posteroventral margin of LV, with caudal process penetrated by diverging RPC, straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, and 6 to 9 blunt spines. W, honeycomb structure, above AMS below; X–Y, puncta, honeycomb structure, central opaque spot, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	FIGURE 8. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–V, marginal details of adult valves; W–Y, punctate ornament of adult valves. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, K, S, caudal process of RV, penetrated by RPC; straight selvage, broad nodular zone; posteroventral velum with scalloped edge. B, D, F, L, T, anterior of RV with straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, remnants of narrow velum. G, I, M, O, Q, U, anterior of LV with selvage, RPC, openings of RPC in nodular zone, remnants of narrow velum. H, J, N, P, R, V, posteroventral margin of LV, with caudal process penetrated by diverging RPC, straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, and 6 to 9 blunt spines. W, honeycomb structure, above AMS below; X–Y, puncta, honeycomb structure, central opaque spot, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F19346C8126FF72FF4AFD02FC79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326526/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326526	FIGURE 9. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G, right–lateral view of abraded carapace; H, posteroventral margin of RV; infold is striate and light tan (between two brown lines); proximal part of velum is hollow and light–colored; distal edge of velum is flat and transparent (dark border); I–J, eroded anterior margins of RV and LV; K–L, posteroventral margin of LV, caudal process is penetrated by about 8 diverging RPC, distinctly set apart from posteroventral extension with about 9 blunt spines; also NPC (white dots), RPC and false RPC; M–Q, surface puncta in concentric lineations, with AMS below; R–S, dorsal and ventral views of carapace, with predation scar and normal overreach (LV>RV).	FIGURE 9. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in reflected light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G, right–lateral view of abraded carapace; H, posteroventral margin of RV; infold is striate and light tan (between two brown lines); proximal part of velum is hollow and light–colored; distal edge of velum is flat and transparent (dark border); I–J, eroded anterior margins of RV and LV; K–L, posteroventral margin of LV, caudal process is penetrated by about 8 diverging RPC, distinctly set apart from posteroventral extension with about 9 blunt spines; also NPC (white dots), RPC and false RPC; M–Q, surface puncta in concentric lineations, with AMS below; R–S, dorsal and ventral views of carapace, with predation scar and normal overreach (LV>RV).	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934628123FF72FC2BFD4EFC5D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934628123FF72FC2BFD4EFC5D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326584/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326584	FIGURE 30. Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All external views in transmitted light. A–N, S–T, adults; O–R, juvenile instar A–1.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–E, O–P, lateral views of RV and LV; F–G, smooth anteroventral and posteroventral margins of RV, without frill or velum; H–I, abraded anteroventral and posteroventral edges of RV, with solutional enlargement of openings of RPC; J–K, abraded anteroventral and posteroventral edges of LV, with solution features and no frill; L–M, smooth edges of LV with fragments of frill; N, anterior margin of LV with fragments of narrow frill or velum; Q–R, anterior and posterior margins of LV, with infold and fragments of frill or velum; S–T, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and NPC.	FIGURE 30. Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All external views in transmitted light. A–N, S–T, adults; O–R, juvenile instar A–1.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–E, O–P, lateral views of RV and LV; F–G, smooth anteroventral and posteroventral margins of RV, without frill or velum; H–I, abraded anteroventral and posteroventral edges of RV, with solutional enlargement of openings of RPC; J–K, abraded anteroventral and posteroventral edges of LV, with solution features and no frill; L–M, smooth edges of LV with fragments of frill; N, anterior margin of LV with fragments of narrow frill or velum; Q–R, anterior and posterior margins of LV, with infold and fragments of frill or velum; S–T, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and NPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934628123FF72FC2BFD4EFC5D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326588/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326588	FIGURE 31. Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All adults in reflected light. A–I, K–M, P–S, exterior views; J, N–O, interior views. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, dorsal views; B, D–E, ventral views; F–G, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; H–I, K–M, lateral views of RV and LV; J, interior of RV; N–O, marginal details of RV, showing supplemental dentition and RPC; P, right–lateral view of posterior end of carapace, showing swollen caudal process, dorsal overlap by LV, punctate ornament that reaches across rim of valve, and posteroventral overreach by LV; no frill, velum or spines; Q–S, punctate surface texture, with central opaque patch and AMS below, and straight–walled, cylindrical predation holes.	FIGURE 31. Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All adults in reflected light. A–I, K–M, P–S, exterior views; J, N–O, interior views. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, dorsal views; B, D–E, ventral views; F–G, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; H–I, K–M, lateral views of RV and LV; J, interior of RV; N–O, marginal details of RV, showing supplemental dentition and RPC; P, right–lateral view of posterior end of carapace, showing swollen caudal process, dorsal overlap by LV, punctate ornament that reaches across rim of valve, and posteroventral overreach by LV; no frill, velum or spines; Q–S, punctate surface texture, with central opaque patch and AMS below, and straight–walled, cylindrical predation holes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934628123FF72FC2BFD4EFC5D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326590/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326590	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934628123FF72FC2BFD4EFC5D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326592/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326592	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F1934628123FF72FC2BFD4EFC5D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326580/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326580	FIGURE 29. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–G, interior views; H–I, exterior views; all in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, D–G, anterior and posterior of RV, with selvage, nodular zone (brown) with openings of RPC, and extremely broad, curved vela; C, left lateral view of posterior region of entire carapace, to show how the RV velum sags below that of the LV (reversed overreach); H, surface texture of RV, with puncta, MSP, and incomplete predation scar; I, right lateral view of posterior region of carapace, with caudal process and broad posteroventral velum.	FIGURE 29. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. A–G, interior views; H–I, exterior views; all in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, D–G, anterior and posterior of RV, with selvage, nodular zone (brown) with openings of RPC, and extremely broad, curved vela; C, left lateral view of posterior region of entire carapace, to show how the RV velum sags below that of the LV (reversed overreach); H, surface texture of RV, with puncta, MSP, and incomplete predation scar; I, right lateral view of posterior region of carapace, with caudal process and broad posteroventral velum.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326508/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326508	FIGURE 1. Published figures supposed to represent Bairdia bradyi, mostly from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Images are not to the same scale. A–B, Bairdia foveolata Brady, 1868, from New Caledonia; C–L, Bairdia foveolata of Brady (1880), Challenger Expedition; M, Bairdia bradyi Bold, 1957, Miocene of Trinidad; N–Q, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Benson & Coleman (1963), West Coast of Florida; R–T, Bairdia bradyi of Morales (1966), Laguna de Terminos, Mexico; U, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Baker & Hulings (1966), Puerto Rico; V–X, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1966), Colon Harbour, Panama; Y, Bairdia bradyi of Swain (1967), Gulf of California; Z, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1969), Neogene of Puerto Rico; AA, Paranesidea sp. cf. P. bradyi of Kontrovitz (1978), Pleistocene of Florida; BB–CC, Bairdia aff. B. bradyi of Fithian (1980), Gulf of Paria, Trinidad; DD, Bairdia bradyi of Llano (1982), Bay of Cartagena, Colombia.	FIGURE 1. Published figures supposed to represent Bairdia bradyi, mostly from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Images are not to the same scale. A–B, Bairdia foveolata Brady, 1868, from New Caledonia; C–L, Bairdia foveolata of Brady (1880), Challenger Expedition; M, Bairdia bradyi Bold, 1957, Miocene of Trinidad; N–Q, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Benson & Coleman (1963), West Coast of Florida; R–T, Bairdia bradyi of Morales (1966), Laguna de Terminos, Mexico; U, Bairdia cf. B. bradyi of Baker & Hulings (1966), Puerto Rico; V–X, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1966), Colon Harbour, Panama; Y, Bairdia bradyi of Swain (1967), Gulf of California; Z, Bairdia bradyi of Bold (1969), Neogene of Puerto Rico; AA, Paranesidea sp. cf. P. bradyi of Kontrovitz (1978), Pleistocene of Florida; BB–CC, Bairdia aff. B. bradyi of Fithian (1980), Gulf of Paria, Trinidad; DD, Bairdia bradyi of Llano (1982), Bay of Cartagena, Colombia.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326510/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326510	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	FIGURE 2. Surface texture of eight Caribbean species of Bairdoppilata: A–B, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–F, Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov.; G–H, Bairdoppilata fithianae sp. nov.; I–J, Bairdoppilata floreana sp. nov.; K, Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov.; L–M, Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov.; N–O, Bairdoppilata thyreoides sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–O, surface texture of valves, showing puncta, muri, NPC, opaque patch patterns, AMS, occasional setae, predation scars, and boreholes.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326512/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326512	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	FIGURE 3. A–D, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–S, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–I, lateral views of RV and LV; J–S, anterior and posterior marginal details of RV and LV: J–K, straight selvage and wide nodular zone; L–M, RPC and remnants of narrow marginal frill–like edging; N–O, LV anterior locules of supplemental dentition; Q–S, scalloped appearance of valve edge.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326514/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326514	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	FIGURE 4. A–B, G–H, K, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov.; C–F, I–J, L, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, RV and LV of juvenile instar A–1, with punctation and opaque patch patterns; C–D, RV of juvenile instar A–2, E–F, marginal details of RV of instar A–2, with infold and poorly developed marginal edging; G–L, punctate texture of adult valves, showing puncta, muri, honeycomb structure, AMS, NPC, opaque patch patterns, and boreholes. Surface punctation continues uninterrupted across opaque regions and muscle scars, because they are on lower levels within the valve wall.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326518/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326518	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	FIGURE 5. A–D, L–M, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; E–K, N–P, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. All exterior views in reflected light; B–C, I, immersed in glycerine. All scale bars = 100 µm. A, J, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; B–I, K, lateral views of RV and LV; L, N, dorsal views; M, O–P, ventral views.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326520/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326520	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	FIGURE 6. A–J, Bairdoppilata diatreta sp. nov.; K–Z, Bairdoppilata collaevata sp. nov. A–Q, interior views; R–Z, exterior views. All in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, M–O, interiors of LV and RV; D–E, hinge of LV and RV, showing ligamental striation; F–H, K–L, P, anterior and posterior supplemental denticles of RV; G–H, selvage and narrow flange of RV; I–J, Q, supplementary locules beneath dorsal overhang of LV; R–S, caudal process, marginal punctation, and spinose posteroventral marginal edging of RV; T–W, delicately punctate marginal bands at anterior and posterior ends, with illusory ruffling or undulation; X–Y, nearly smooth, leather–like, transparent surface, focused on tiny puncta; opaque patch and AMS are lower and out of focus; Z, coarsely punctate surface, covering opaque patch (white) and AMS (dark) below.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326522/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326522	FIGURE 7. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–K, adults; L–R, juvenile instar A–1. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–K, lateral views of RV and LV; A, D, note narrow posteroventral velum with scalloped edge; B–C, E–F, H–I, number of spines on posteroventral margin of LV varies from 6 to 9, some damaged. L–O, juvenile A–1 has prolonged caudal process pierced by RPC. O–Q, note fragments of striate frill (?) along anteroventral margin of LV; P–R, details of duplicature (infold); note raised rim (green chitinous thread) at inner edge of infold, openings of RPC near outer margin.	FIGURE 7. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–K, adults; L–R, juvenile instar A–1. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–K, lateral views of RV and LV; A, D, note narrow posteroventral velum with scalloped edge; B–C, E–F, H–I, number of spines on posteroventral margin of LV varies from 6 to 9, some damaged. L–O, juvenile A–1 has prolonged caudal process pierced by RPC. O–Q, note fragments of striate frill (?) along anteroventral margin of LV; P–R, details of duplicature (infold); note raised rim (green chitinous thread) at inner edge of infold, openings of RPC near outer margin.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326524/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326524	FIGURE 8. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–V, marginal details of adult valves; W–Y, punctate ornament of adult valves. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, K, S, caudal process of RV, penetrated by RPC; straight selvage, broad nodular zone; posteroventral velum with scalloped edge. B, D, F, L, T, anterior of RV with straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, remnants of narrow velum. G, I, M, O, Q, U, anterior of LV with selvage, RPC, openings of RPC in nodular zone, remnants of narrow velum. H, J, N, P, R, V, posteroventral margin of LV, with caudal process penetrated by diverging RPC, straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, and 6 to 9 blunt spines. W, honeycomb structure, above AMS below; X–Y, puncta, honeycomb structure, central opaque spot, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	FIGURE 8. Bairdoppilata fimbriata sp. nov. A–V, marginal details of adult valves; W–Y, punctate ornament of adult valves. All exterior views in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A, C, E, K, S, caudal process of RV, penetrated by RPC; straight selvage, broad nodular zone; posteroventral velum with scalloped edge. B, D, F, L, T, anterior of RV with straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, remnants of narrow velum. G, I, M, O, Q, U, anterior of LV with selvage, RPC, openings of RPC in nodular zone, remnants of narrow velum. H, J, N, P, R, V, posteroventral margin of LV, with caudal process penetrated by diverging RPC, straight selvage, broad nodular zone with openings of RPC, and 6 to 9 blunt spines. W, honeycomb structure, above AMS below; X–Y, puncta, honeycomb structure, central opaque spot, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326556/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326556	FIGURE 22. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G–J, anteroventral and posteroventral margins of RV and LV, showing smooth, worn edges with no frill, velum or spines, caudal process penetrated by thin RPC; K–L, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	FIGURE 22. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of adults in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, lateral views of RV and LV; G–J, anteroventral and posteroventral margins of RV and LV, showing smooth, worn edges with no frill, velum or spines, caudal process penetrated by thin RPC; K–L, punctate surface texture, honeycomb structure, and dumbbell–shaped NPC.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326560/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326560	FIGURE 23. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of juvenile A–1 instars. A–F, in reflected light, G–R, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, right–lateral and left–lateral views of carapace; C, AMS and punctate ornament of RV; D, narrow anteroventral frill of LV; E, posterior of RV, with caudal process and marginal spines; F, posterior of LV, with marginal spines, setae, and caudal process; G–I, K–M, lateral views of RV and LV with opaque pattern, punctate ornament, and setae; J, posteroventral spines of LV; N–O, anterior of LV, with worn or incomplete striate frill; P, posterior of LV with nubs of marginal spines; Q, posterior of RV, with caudal process penetrated by thin RPC, disorderly marginal spines, and epicuticular edge–strip; R, anterior of RV, with infold, selvage, setae, well–developed striate frill, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip.	FIGURE 23. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. All exterior views of juvenile A–1 instars. A–F, in reflected light, G–R, in transmitted light.All scale bars = 100 µm. A–F, right–lateral and left–lateral views of carapace; C, AMS and punctate ornament of RV; D, narrow anteroventral frill of LV; E, posterior of RV, with caudal process and marginal spines; F, posterior of LV, with marginal spines, setae, and caudal process; G–I, K–M, lateral views of RV and LV with opaque pattern, punctate ornament, and setae; J, posteroventral spines of LV; N–O, anterior of LV, with worn or incomplete striate frill; P, posterior of LV with nubs of marginal spines; Q, posterior of RV, with caudal process penetrated by thin RPC, disorderly marginal spines, and epicuticular edge–strip; R, anterior of RV, with infold, selvage, setae, well–developed striate frill, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326564/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326564	FIGURE 24. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. A–J, P–U, exteriors; K–O, interiors. A–C, in immersion in reflected light; D–U, dry specimens in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, lateral views of RV and LV, to show Y–shaped opaque pattern and extended anterior and posterior opaque spots; D–F, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; G–I, lateral views of abraded RV and LV; J, punctate ornament and central opaque patch; highlights in upper left suggest underlying honeycomb structure; K–N, supplemental dentition of RV and LV; O, interior of RV, note nearly straight selvages and broad flanges; P, R, T, dorsal views; Q, S, ventral views; U, right–lateral view of posterior of carapace, showing normal overlap and overreach (LV>RV).	FIGURE 24. Bairdoppilata hypsiliformis sp. nov. A–J, P–U, exteriors; K–O, interiors. A–C, in immersion in reflected light; D–U, dry specimens in reflected light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–C, lateral views of RV and LV, to show Y–shaped opaque pattern and extended anterior and posterior opaque spots; D–F, right–lateral views of intact carapaces; G–I, lateral views of abraded RV and LV; J, punctate ornament and central opaque patch; highlights in upper left suggest underlying honeycomb structure; K–N, supplemental dentition of RV and LV; O, interior of RV, note nearly straight selvages and broad flanges; P, R, T, dorsal views; Q, S, ventral views; U, right–lateral view of posterior of carapace, showing normal overlap and overreach (LV>RV).	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326568/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326568	FIGURE 25. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, M–N, lateral views of RV and LV; C, F, anterior of LV, with straight selvage, broad velum, setae, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip; radial lineations of external puncta interfere with tracing RPC; D, J, posterior of LV, showing supplemental locules and fragments of velum; E, G, K, Q, posterior of RV, showing slender caudal process penetrated by RPC, sinuous selvage, extremely broad velum with scalloped edge; H–I, L,R, anterior of RV, showing straight or concave selvage, extremely broad velum, epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip, radially aligned external puncta, and RPC; O–P, S–T, anterior and posterior of abraded LV and RV, with beveled edges, openings of RPC enlarged by solution.	FIGURE 25. Bairdoppilata sima sp. nov. All exterior views in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm. A–B, M–N, lateral views of RV and LV; C, F, anterior of LV, with straight selvage, broad velum, setae, and epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip; radial lineations of external puncta interfere with tracing RPC; D, J, posterior of LV, showing supplemental locules and fragments of velum; E, G, K, Q, posterior of RV, showing slender caudal process penetrated by RPC, sinuous selvage, extremely broad velum with scalloped edge; H–I, L,R, anterior of RV, showing straight or concave selvage, extremely broad velum, epicuticular edge–strip of anteroventral lip, radially aligned external puncta, and RPC; O–P, S–T, anterior and posterior of abraded LV and RV, with beveled edges, openings of RPC enlarged by solution.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326590/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326590	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 32. At a glance: Right valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
03F31F193418815EFF72FC56FE55FC15.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15326592/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15326592	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	FIGURE 33. At a glance: Left valves of eight new species of Bairdoppilata from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Each species has a distinctive outline and opaque patch pattern. All in transmitted light. All scale bars = 100 µm.	2025-04-30	Maddocks, Rosalie F.		Zenodo	biologists	Maddocks, Rosalie F.			
