Salpingoporella robusta n.sp. (Calcareous algae; Dasycladales) from the Upper Barremian - Lower Aptian of Mt. Biokovo, Croatia

Abstract

Salpingoporella robusta n.sp. (Dasycladaceae) is characterized by a narrow central cavity and comparatively thick calcareous sleeve with large ramifications. The new species was found in deposits which indicate a transitional subtidal-lagoonal to restricted shoal or back reef environment of Upper Barremian or, possibly, Lower Aptian age.