Saudia_(foram)

<i>Saudia</i> (foram)

Saudia (foram)

Genus of single-celled organisms

Saudia is a genus of large discoidal to reniform (kidney shaped) forams, with a relatively thick test and complex interior, composed of agglutinated matter, or microgranular calcite.[1] [2] Saudia is known from the Paleocene to middle Eocene of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the balkans. Related genera include Vania, Sornayina, and Haurania.

Quick Facts Saudia Temporal range: Paleocene to MiddleEocene, Scientific classification ...

References

  1. [1]
    Saudia in GSI Paleontology
  2. [2]
    A.R.Loeblich & H.Tappan 1964. Sarcodina, Chiefly "Thecamoebians" and Foraminiferida. Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, Part C, Protista 2.


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