Semi-multilamellar growth in Reptomulticavata alhamensis, a new cyclostome (Bryozoa) species from the Tortonian of Alhama de Granada (S. Spain).

Abstract

In the Tortonian beds of Alhama de Granada within the Granada Basin severa! large, oblate to spheroid, bryozoan colonies are found belonging to a new species of Cyclostomata. Reptomulticava alhamensis nov. sp. presents a semimultilamellar growth in contrast with the prevailing clear multilamellar growth in other Reptomulticava and related genera. Like R. multigemmata, this species buds axially.