Typhlocypris fossulata reticulata, RAUSCH & STOICA & LAZAREV, 2020

RAUSCH, LEA, STOICA, MARIUS & LAZAREV, SERGEI, 2020, A Late Miocene - Early Pliocene Paratethyan Type Ostracod Fauna From The Denizli Basin (Sw Anatolia) And Its Palaeogeographic Implications, Acta Palaeontologica Romaniae 16 (2), pp. 3-56 : 18-22

Typhlocypris fossulata reticulata n. ssp.

Fig. 13a-k

Description. The carapace has a subtrapezoidal shape in lateral view with a noticeable difference between the LV and the RV. The LV overlaps the RV at both ends. The LV shows a short, straight or slightly concave dorsal margin that is gently sloping towards the anterior. The posterior margin is more pointed than the anterior end. The ventral margin is almost straight but shows a slight concavity in the RV and a minor convexity in the LV slightly behind mid-length. The greatest width of the valve is located shortly behind mid-length. The surface of the carapace shows a faint but distinct reticulated pattern that appears less pronounced towards the anterior-and posterior end. The muscle scar consists of a row of three scars with two smaller ones suited closely behind. One larger elongated scar lies above. The inner lamella is well developed on the both ends, as well as along the ventral margin. Dimension: L = 1,04 – 1,26 mm, H = 0,54 – 0,70 mm, the minimum sizes include juveniles too.

Remarks. This subspecies has almost the same shape as Typhlocypris fossulata fossulata , but differs from it by possessing a surface coverage, consisting of a fine and slightly elongated reticulation pattern.