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Caloxanthus (Milne Edwards, 1864)

 

The carapace of this form is flattened, with a rounded profile (wider than long), weak dorsal furrows and a subtle ornament of tubercles.  There is a single record from the White Chalk of Surrey. 

 

1).  Caloxanthus purleyensis; Dorsal view of the unique holotype carapace (x4.2, Lewes Nodular Chalk, Purley, Surrey, BMNH (British Museum (Natural History) London) In.27330).  Image © 2008 The Natural History Museum, by kind permission.

 

2).  Caloxanthus purleyensis; Anterior view of the unique holotype carapace (x4.6, Lewes Nodular Chalk, Purley, Surrey, BMNH (British Museum (Natural History) London) In.27330).  Image © 2008 The Natural History Museum, by kind permission.