Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78)

N. Rajeshwara Rao ¹, Neloy Khare ², P. Periakali ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Guindy College Campus, A.C. College Building, Chennai 600 025, IN
2 Antarctic Study Centre, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa 403 802, IN

Abstract

Studies on Recent foraminifera from inner shelf sediments of the Bay of Bengal, off Karikkattukuppam, near Chennai (latitude 13°04'N; longitude 80°17'E), revealed the presence of a rare foraminiferal species. Taxonomic observations reveal this spinose taxon to be Glandulina spinata Cushman and is reported herein for the first time from Indian waters. Available data suggest it to be a tropical, inner shelf dwelling taxon, with a preference for muddy substrate.

Keywords

Palaeontology, Recent, Foraminifera, Taxonomy, Inner Shelf, Bay of Bengal.

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