Cretaceous Diatoms From California (Classic Reprint)

A detailed look at Cretaceous diatoms from Moreno Gulch, Fresno County, California, with measurements and plate illustrations.This scholarly report catalogs new species and genera, describes their shapes, central areas, and surface markings, and notes how these features help identify upper Cretaceous deposits.The work presents several newly named taxa and a new genus, all drawn from Moreno Gulch shale. It includes precise holotype and paratype designations, descriptive figures, and discussion of how these forms relate to related groups in the diatom record. The plates illustrate the diversity of forms in the Moreno Shale and highlight features that aid in recognizing Cretaceous strata.What you will find:Descriptions of new species and a new genus, with detailed morphology and measurementsHolotype and paratype information from the Moreno Gulch collectionPlates and figures showing diatom shapes, central areas, borders, and ornamentationContext for using these forms to identify upper Cretaceous deposits in CaliforniaIdeal for readers interested in diatom morphology, fossil diatom taxonomy, and the geology of California’s Cretaceous strata. Read more