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SCAPHOPODA
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At least two families of scaphopoda, the Dentaliidae
and the Siphodentaliidae, are present in the Gault. The former is represented
chiefly by the ubiquitous Dentalium (Fissidentalium) decussatum
(J. Sowerby), resembling an elephant's tusk in miniature; Cadulus (Gadila)
gaultinus Gardner belongs to the latter family. Examples of both families
are shown below.
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DENTALIIDAE
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Dentalium (Fissidentalium) decussatum
(J. Sowerby)
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The specimen on the right is a phosphatic internal
mould
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DENTALIIDAE
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An almost complete specimen of Dentalium on a block
of clay
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SIPHODENTALIIDAE
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Cadulus (Gadila) gaultinus Gardner
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| ex-Bulk Sample F/86/98 - L. Gault - Upper Bed VII (Eu. lautus/nitidus Zone; A. daviesi Subzone |
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? SIPHODENTALIUM
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A tiny, complete, specimen on a block of clay. According
to Casey in Ref a. small hooked or curved tubes formerly ascribed to Siphodentalium
belong properly to the annelid Hamulus.
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| References: | a. Geol. Survey Memoir 1966. Geology of the country around Canterbury and Folkestone |