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Graptolites from the type Arenig Series

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

J. A. Zalasiewicz
J. A. Zalasiewicz
Affiliation:
British Geological Survey, Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG, UK
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Abstract

The graptolites recovered from the Carnedd Iago Formation of Arenig Fawr, Gwynedd, North Wales are described. They originate from the type section of the Arenig Series and comprise the species Didymograptus aff. simulans Elles & Wood, D. aff. deflexus Elles & Wood, D. cf. praenuntius Törnquist, Azygograptus cf. eivionicus Elles and Tetragraptus reclinatus Elles & Wood.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 123 , Issue 5 , September 1986 , pp. 537 - 544
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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