CONCERNING ABORIGINAL. MARRIAGE AND KINSHIP

by H..K. Fry

[Read 12 April 1956]

SUMMARY

The present paper is an extension of the paper read before the Society in 1950 in which

enealogical patterns of aboriginal kmship system: were presented and the thesis maintained

at one dominant type of system prevailed throughout Australia,

A more closely reasoned basis for the development of this system and for the origin

of the Class Systems is presented.

Miss McConnel's data concerning the Wikmunkan system are used to explain the elaborate

kinship terminology and the ania class: terminolo ¥ of the Murngin tribe.

A genealogical interpretation of Miss McConnel’s data concerning the Yaraidyana and

Nggamiti tribes is submitted, and the conclusion reached that these systems are entirely

anomalous and not prototypes in the development of the sucial organisation of Australian

tribes in general.

Eight members of an Adelaide University Expedition visited Hermanns-

burg in 1929, The Western Aranda people there allocated cach member of the

group to one of the eight named subclasses (subsections) of their tribe,

Our newly-acquired mutual kinships were difficult to comprehend, and I

hit upon an arrangement of the subclass names in the following pattern where

son is charted below father arid daughter below mother:

PANANEKA pananka PURULA purula KNURAIA knurain NGALA ngale

BANGATA kamsara KAMARA banguta PALTARA wibitjana MBITJANA paltara

PANANKA knuraia PUORULA neala KNURAIA panunka NGALA purula

BANGATA mbitjana KAMARA paltura PALTARA kamara MBITJANA bungata

PANANKA pananka FURULA purula KNUBAIA knuraia NGALA ngala

The subclass names in capitals represent male members, those in small case

female members. I adopted the converse representation originally, but changed

to the ubove to conform to the generally accepted convention.

It was then realised that this Sehealsetal pattern could be reproduced in

a generalised form using eight symbols of an alyebraical character representing

the four subclasses of each of two moieties A and B. The symbols adopted at

first were these moiety letters, numbers, and asterisks. The numbers and asterisks

proved to be inconvenient and the conyention adopted was a numeral prefixed

to the moiety letter to distinguish altemate venerations and a post-fixed numeral

to distinguish subclasses of each generation.

The Aranda pattern can therefore be expressed in generalised symbols as

follows:

1A1 jak IBL Ibi 142 Iaz [B2 Ibe

ZAl 2bl 2Bl Qal 2A2 2h2 2BS Bad

TAL fe? BL Ibe TAS Jal 182 1b!

QAl 2b2 BB1l Qed BAQ Bl BBE Bal

Al Jat IBL bl IA2 dad) TBE 1b?

The pattern is simplified if the prefixed numeral be placed at the begin-

ning of each line and is taken to apply to each symbol of that generation,

If any two symbols representing brother and sister, e.g, LAI and lal in the

third generation line, be taken as Ego, man-speaking and woman-speaking re-

spectively, all the genealogical interpretations of each Aranda kinship term can

he followed on the pattern and cach kinship term will be located on the pattern

im constant association with ont symbol. This is a simple demonstration of

the fact that subclass terminolugy is merely a variant form kinship terminology

with the great advantage that the subelass term is a constant in regard to cach

individual, whereas the kinship term is variable in its application, being related

to a vatlety of Egos.

Following out the genealogical interpretation of kinship terms is simple us

brother and sister are the same symbol in different case lettering in one hori-

zoital line; father and mother are vertically above brother and sister respectively

and are also husband and wife in that generation line.

The vertical lines of male descent represent clans. ‘The Aranda pattern

cau be interpreted as the expression of a system of marriages between clans in

accordance with the following diagram using the symbol = to represent marriage:

1AlL=Ibl IBi=Ial J1AY=)b2 1B2=—1a2

2Al=2b2 2BI=Ya2 YA2-Qbl 202=%el

Th same system of marriages can also be represented in particular refer-

ence to marriages of brother and sister as follows:

LAL <1bl lA2=Ib? 2Al=2b2 2A2—2b1

lal!—IBl = la8=1B2 0 Jol =2H2 ak —2B1

By postulating a hypothetical diagram of marriages the corresponding

genealogical pattern can be constructed, The moiety symbol of son and daughter

will follow that of the father in a patrilineal society, that of the mother in a

inatrilinical society.

I have spent many hours since 1929 experimenting with genealogical pats

terns coustructed In this way, and plotting on these patterns the kinship. ter-

minnlogies of the various tribes. When the genealogical interpretations of the

kiuship terms of a tribe fall into consistent association with the symbols of a

certiin pattern, 1 huve presumed that one has a realistic representation of some

factnal groupings in that society. Conversely, when the kinship terms of a

tribe will not couform reasonably well with any genealogical pattern expressing

a certain marriage rule, I have considered that the marriage rule in question

is not a dominant factor in the marriage customs of that society:

These studies have led me to the conclusion (Fry, 1950) that the

Inarriage system customary in a tribe of eight subclass divisions was also customary

in the great majority of Australian tribes, both patrilineal and matrilineal, and

whether named class divisions or even moioties were recogniscil ar not.

This «nitormnity is understandable in view of the homogeneous nature of

aboriginal societies, whether patrilineal or matrilineal, presumably for thousands

of years, These socicties were basically patriarchal family gronps of hunters

and food-gatherers. Each family group had its own definite home territory, but

had widespread associations with other groups. Totemie ceremonies provided

the most important of these contacts, others were walk-abouts, hostile forays,

and trade. Every known person was a kinsman or kinswoman, unidentifiable

strangers were killed. Uniform social stresses in such societies tended to establish

customary intermarriages between certain groups, andl consequently kinships

tended to conform to a more or less uniform puttern, ‘The development of such

& fillern is analogeus to tho growth of erystals under unifurm conditions of

iutermoleenlar and environmental stresses,

The stresses which have determined the dominant type of marriage inter-

relations and kinship terminulogy in Australia are considered to be founded in

the veneral princini: that the existence of human societies depends upon the

climmation or mitigation of the disrupting influence of individualistic drives uf

which sexual competition is the most potent.

The following analysis of these stresses is suggested:

“

(1) Elimination of sexual competition within the family group is a first

necessity, hence the custom of exogamy. Many theories have been advanced to

explain the almost universal horror of incest in human societies. This appears to

he the most realistic one.

(2) Totemism appears in Australia to have been the hasis of the extension

of the incest prohibition to include the totemic clan, and, by identifying parallel

cousins with brother and sister, to have made marriage between Cross-cousins

the proper custom.

(3) The unsdésirability of sexual competition between father and son re-

presents a strong tendency to make women of the son’s generation ineligible

to the father, and tice versa,

(4) The custom of taboo against the mother-in-law debars the son-in-law

fram her camp fire, 1f the established custom should be bilateral marriages

between first cousins in a society whore every known person is akin, very many

women would have the status of ibther fei law. The social stress therefore is

for marriages ta be between cross-cousins “not too clase up", who therefore may

he classified as “second” cousins under a kinship term other than that applied to

“first” cousins.

As will be discussed later, the main variant from the dominant type of

marriage and kinship occurs in Northern Australia where marriage with a

unilateral first-cousin is the rule. Greater dilution af the mother-in-law problem

is attained there by requiring the potential wives to be of junior status.

(5) The mast satisfactory solution of the practice of exogamy is the amicable

exchange of women between groups, The normal system in Australia was the

exchange of “sisters” between groups of opposite moiety, and exchange of

women by mien of the same moiety resulling in marriages with women of the

grandchildren’s generation, In patrilineal societies the latter type of marriage

was arranged by exchange of “sister's daughters”, so that one partner in the

exchange married his sister's daughter's husband’s sister's daughter ( Radcliffe-

Brown, 193)), In matrilineal societies the wife of the junior generation had the

status of “dangliter’s daughter” (Howitt, 19042). This could be the result of

two men exchanging “daughters”. The dominant genealogical pattern of kinships

is asymmetrical in regard to lines of male and female descent. In both types

of society if Ego be 1A1 wives of both generations will be 1b1, so conforming

to the dominant genealogical pattern (Fry, 1934),

Where patrilineal and matrilineal societies are contiguous and their mem-

bers intermarry, a simpler type of kinship terminolo vy tends to appear as 2

(eee as) between the two asymmetrical versions of the genealogical pattern

ry, 1934),

The dominant type of murriage custam and kinship social structure through-

out Australia is considered to be a purely natural consequence of the operation

of the above factors. A consciously motivated systematisation of the kinship

groupings resulting from the genealogical pattern determined by these factors

is considered to be responsible for the appearance of named moicties, of four

named classes, and of eight named subclasses in certain tribes. An analogy is

suggested hetweer Whe mental processes underlying this systemalisation of kin.

ships and the systematisation of speech into grammatical forms,

{t is because of this achievement of elassification that 1 consider the older

termy class and subclass preferable to the terms section and subsection. The

latter terms were introduved by R, H. Matthews (1897) and at present are

generally adopted, The Fact that the term class has other meanings in other

socicties is no more & reason for secking another term than is a possibly similar

objection to the use of the term class in regard to a school population,

The tempting hypothesis that existing Anstralian societies represent stages in

evolution from first-cousin marriages systematised in four named classes to

second-cousin marriages systematised in eight named subclasses is not credible,

For example, the identity of procedure in arranging betrothals in matrilineal

fout-class societies in New South Wales ( Matthews and Everitt, 1900) and in the

patrilincal eight-subclass socictics of Central Australia is typical.

That totemism has played an important part in moulding the Australian

kinship systems is supported by the practice of the matrilineal tribes of New

South Wales. Their nermal marriage rules conformed to four class divisions,

but marriages between totemic clans of oue and the same class were also per-

misible. T. G. H. Strehlow (1947) has established that the clan in Central

Australian tribes, in spite of conceptual totemism, is still u lolemic clan. In

sharp contrast to this view is Muliuowski’s urticle on Kinship in the Eneyclo-

pacdia Britannica 1929, Schooleraft (1853) writing of the North American

indians stated “where there is u lapse of memory er tradition, the toten: is con-

fidently appealed to as the Lest of blood affinities, however remote”. The same

is true of the Australian aborigines.

Irregular marriages of certain types are always permissible in Australian

societies. The consequent difficulties in kinship terminology are overcome simply

by a readjustment of kinship terms. This f believe was first recorded by Howitt

(1904b). The mental attitude involved is well illustrated by the aboriginal

who had been baptised and given a Christian name. When the priest reproved

him for eating beef on Friday, he protested that it was all in order as he had

sprinkled water on the beef and called it fish.

The most important variation from the doniivant type of social pattern

ovcurs in certain tribes of Armhem Land and Cape York Peninsula. Marriage

with a woman who is a mother's brother's daughter but not a father’s sister’s

daughter is the rule. The simplest genealogical pattern which will express this

custom ina society with moiety divisions is oue based on a diagram of marriages

such ag AI-h2 Re=a2 Abt Bl=wl in all generations.

The corresponding genealogical pattern is as follows:

Al al Bi bl Az ot p2 b2

Al bt Bl al AQ bz 2 al

AL az Bi he AS owl Bi bl

At bz BL al A bl B2 we

Al al Bl bl AQ az B2 b?

Warner (1930) has recorded the Murnyin kinship terminology which is of

this type, and it is not a simple one, T have shown (Fry, 1951) that 4h yerea-

logical pattern hascd on a marriage diagram of

Ai=b$ Bev A=—b3 Bs=as A=be Bent Ad bl Ul—al

iy wecessary to mect the demands of this complex terminology, There are also

cight named classes, two in cach generation for four consecutive yenerations.

The reasons for this complexity are apparently the demands of junior and

senior status considerations as will be discussed wader the Wikmankan system.

Miss MeConnel lias tarried ont detailed investigations of the social structure

nf the tribes of Cape York Peninsula where considerations of senior and junior

status are major factors in marriage and kinship. She has recently published

a summary of her researches (MeConnel, 1950),

The Wikmunkan (b) system which she has described is founded on the

tule that a man marries his mother’s younger brother's daughter, a wornan Ler

father's older sister's son, The rule theretare debars a man from marrying his

father’s sister's daughter as she is of senior status.

The apparent symplicity of this new principle is delusive, Age grades in a

society ure definite distinctions, the status of each individual being recognised

uniformly by wll the members of the community. The distinctions of senior

and junior status are, however, indefinite, being based on the dependent variables

ol the rclative ages of the indiyiduals whose status is under comparison.

The Wikmunkan have kinship terms distinguishing senior and junior status

for kindred of their own, their father’s, and their children’s generations, with the

execption of father’s sisters. The kinship terms of other generations are undif-

ferentiated. There are three general principles governing the determination of

tclative seniority.

(L) Marriages with the mother’s younger brother’s danghter and the latter's

younger sisters (the junior sororate rule) determine that wife and mother

signify junior status. Each time one of these relationships occurs in the geuca-

logical interpretation of a kinship term, an “ugmentation of junior stutus is indi-

vated. Conversely, husband, sister, and daughter are significant of an augmen-

tation of senior status,

(2) Under the junior levirate rule a man inherits the wives and children

of his deceased older brother. As Eva is a living person and passes to his father’s

younger brother's camp, father is ranked with father’s younger brother. Con-

versely, as older brother's children pass to Ego’s camp, Ego's children rank

with those of older brother.

(3) Each step up in generation leyel signifies an increase in seniority, and

tice versa.

The effects of these principles frequently are conflicting.

In the Wikmunkan system kindred of near and distant relationship sre

denoted by the same kinship term. Nevertheless, a distinction between near

and distant kin is made on the basis of the relative seniority of certain recognised

lines of descent. Miss McConnel in interpreting the Wikmunkan system has

adopted the conventions of indicating a relations uip which is relatively remote

by enclosing the relationship designation im inverted commas, or by prefixing, ta

the translation of the kinship term the qualification of “%" or “outside” appro-

priate to remoteness of blood relationship or locality, Accordingly, “father's

ulder brother”, “father’s younger brother”, “mother’s older brother’, and “mother’s

younger brother” are recognised as representatives of clans differentiated from

une another and from the clans of father-and mother’s brother by virtue of the

relative seniority of their lines of descent.

The Wikmunkan social organisation is therefore more complex than the

kinship terminology suggests.

The following abbreviations will be employed in illustrating and discussing

genealogical patterns in this paper:

f. father Li. brother #,-m, consin-mother

m. mother ar, Sater (joking relationship)

8. som h. huaband o. older

d. daughter w. wis ¥- younger

Terms enclosed in brackets refer to a female-speaking Ego.

The question now arises whether these Wikmunkan clans can he correlated

with a conventional genealogical pattern of Kinships. ‘The simplest possible

pattern which could mect the requirements is that given previously on page 4.

The following result then appears

Al al Bl bh Ay a2 B2 2

MMB, trem,

Al bl Bl ait AZ ys Be al

f, “MOR SY Bt im M.D.

Al a2 BI b2 Ag al R2 bl

bent) SRA. Ws or TO ay ea

This pattern finds no provision for the lines “F.O.B." and “M.Y.B.”. The

patlern must therefore be extended by at least one more pair of symbols. The

result is as follows:

Al al Bl I AZ az B2 ba Ad a3 R3 b3

WM. B. ttm. WAT AER. warts

Al bl Bl as A b2 Be al Ad ba BS aw

fF, “M.0.B." SRY Bt om. IMB. “ROB.” OMY ,B. ium.

Al a3 BI bs A3 ol B22 bi AS a2 BS h2

EGO SHH. sr. “o2.0,b.0." “m.o.B,D.H.” ut

This pattern in which six genealogical lines are represented conforms with

the six lines of descent which Miss McConnel has identified.

Referring back to the Murngin system, it will be remembered that the kin-

ship terminology of that society demands a genealogical pattern in which yet

another pair of symbols is included, Ad and B4, In that pattern Ad represents

the line “F.O.B.”, whose women marry men of the B4 line. The Murngin system

therefore distinguishes a “M.O,B.” line B4 which is senior to that of the sister's

husband Bl. The term dumungur of the B4 line is an augmentative of the

kinship term due of the Bl line, Marriages of men of the AS line are with

women of the B4 line, and the A3 women marry men of the “M.Y,B.” line B3.

The recognition of senior and junior status in addition to that of kinship

provides a sufficient reason for the curiously complex Murgin kinship terminology.

The Wikmunkan kinship terms are charted on a genealogical pattern in

Diagram I, It will be noted of the B3 clan that the men marry women of the

senior line A3, and the women marry men of the junior linc AZ. A similar

circumstance has been remarked upon in regard to the A3 clan in the Murgin

system,

This apparent anomaly can now he explained.

' Marriages between the Wikmunkan clans can be interpreted as a continuous

cycle,

‘ B2=a2

Al=b2. A2—b3

al=BL wt=B3

bI=A3

B3 is at the opposite pole of the cycle to Al. If Al be Ego as in Diagram

I, B3 is the end member of a serics of wife’s brothers of progressively increasing

junior status, and also the end member of a series of sister's husbands of pro-

gressively increasing senior status. In the Murngin system A3 accupies this

position,

If Ego be selected as a representative of each clan in succession, other clans

will be found to assume senior or junior status as follows;

EGQ “OB” “PYBO “MO,BV' Mb, “M.Y.B

Al Ag Az Bi R2 B3

AZ Al A3 BY R3 Bl

A3 Az Al BS BI B2

Bl BS Be AS Al AZ

B2 Bl BS Al AZ AS

Ra B2 Bl Ad AS Al

So the B3 men and women from their own standpoint marry normally, which,

of course, one knows by the definition of the pattern, but which one can lose

sight of in the complexity of the system.

But there is yet another complication. ‘These clans do not haye the stable

identity of purely kinship clans. Being differentiated by assessments of rela-

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ary rule,

/ Miss McConnel considers that the marriage systems of the Wikmunkan

and neighbouring tribes follow a downward spiral. I do not agree with this.

The downward trend of junior marriages in any one generation is countered

by the operation of the levirate rule under which women of senior status are

taken in marriage. Also, her description of a downward spiral of marriages

requires that only the most junior men in a generation marry women of a

younger generation. That clder men would surrender this privilege to their

juniors would be a most unusual event in Australian societies. Her reasoning

is based on her diagram which shows that men of the most junior line (corres-

ponding to that of B3 in my Diagram I) marry women of a senior line {A8 in

my diagram) in a lower generation. As has beew shown above, a HS man

marrying a woman of an AS line is marrying a woman of his mother’s brother's

elan, which is not a senior line. If, however, he marries a woman of that clan

who is of his grandchildren’s generation, she can be of senior status in that

generation. This is surely the normal rule which all men are entitled to follow.

Wikmunokan kinship terms differentiate altcrnate generations. Diagram I

therefore shows the generation lines numbered 1 and 2 alternately, However,

the use of the terms pinyawa for hushand’s older brother, kata kalana for

“w.0.b." and pinya for the latter's. husband indicates a tendency to rank these

kindred of senior status in Ego's generation with father and mother.

Class jraehelature, as stated previously, is a stabilised form of kinship

terminology, the respective terms remaining constantly associated with cach

individual in (he society. Aboriginal kinships implicate social functions of which

marriage is the most important. Earlier authors therefore have described classes

wud subclasses as “marriage classes’.

The systematisation of kinships by some tribes into civht subclasses repre-

senting alternate yvenerations of four types of clans was a great achieverrent,

The Murngin society incorporates eight types of clans, which are differentiated

by a recognition of relative seniority status superimposed upon that of kinship.

Such claus, as we have seen, cannot be represented by a stabilised kinship nomen-

clature. The Murngin named classes theretore distingish only moieties in cach

weneration,

Marriages between clans in accordance with the Murngin marriage diagram

theorctically could be between men and women of any generation. The Murn-

gin kinships differentiate altcrnate generations so that father and son do not

compete for the same women, The Murngin class system reinforces this differen-

tiation, and also provides the advantages of the stabilised kinship identifications

of an eight-class system by the ingenious device of having named classes to

represent the individuals of the two moieties in four successive generations.

N. W. Thomas (1906) ascribed the evolution of eight-class divisions tu a

distinction between older and younger sisters, Miss McConnel has suggested

that the tribes of Cape York may represent relics of the original aboriginal

immigration into Australia and that the junior marriage customs in that region

may be prototypes of aboriginal systems of kinship and marriage, A close con-

sideration of these Norther Queensland systems is therefore indicated.

‘he Wikmunkan (b) system has been discussed andl is related! to the Arnhem

Land systems only, It appears to differ fundamentally from the deminant Aus-

tralian system.

Miss McConnel has also described:

(1) A Wikmunkan (a) system of junior marriages with muther'’s brother's

daughter or father’s sister's daughter.

(2) A Kandyu system of marriage with father's sister's daughter not mother’s

brother's daughter.

(3) A Yarsidyana system of marriaves with father's sisters daughter's

daughter not mothers brother's daughter's daughter.

(4) A Negamiti system of marriage with father's sister’s daughter’s daughter

and mother’s brother's daughter.

The Wikmupkan system (a) requires the co-existence of two apparentl

Incompatible provisions, marriage with the mothers younger brother's

daughter. or the father's sister's daughter. As wife's mother is normally a

member of a “F,Y,B.” clan, in other words she is a “father’s younger sister”, marriage

with a father's sister’s daughter “not clase wp” is a normal occurrence. A special

emphasis on this paternal kinship could represent an approximation of the bilateral

exchange of second cousins which iy a feature of the dominant system of aboriginal

mawTiage.

Miss McConuel has interpreted the Kandyu society as a system of junior

marriages with a father’s sisters daughter, mother’s brother's daughter being

tabon, This is the only instance of the operation of this marriage rule of which

Tam awure, Previously (1850) I have denied its existence, The genealogical

pattern of such a system is based on a marriage diagram of the type:

JAl~ loz IRi=lal 1A2—1b] 1R2= la

2A1l—2hI 261 =2a2 242—2h2 2Bi—al

Kandyu kinship terms are plotted on such a pattern in Diayram TI, A minor

deviation trom the pattern is that Miss McConnel identifies w-fm. (a2) with

f.fy.sr. (al) in her genealogical table on page 125. Alma is shared between

Al and A2 lines, but by description is a generalised term. Important points

ure that wife’s mother may be pima f.y.sr., or pinya E.o.sr.; that wite’s father may

he kala fFmy.b.s,,. mam.y.srs., or Amuy.b., ar muka fim.o.bs., or km.m.o,sr-s.;

that the daughter of muka and pinya cannot be married; that the daughter of

muka and pima or of kala aud pinya may be married, in which case kinship

terms are adjusted to those of a proper marriage with the daughter of kala and

pima, Therefore the taboo against the mother’s brother's daughter only operates

if she is “too close up”, indicating a possible transition to second-cousin marriages,

Contrasted with the Wikmunkan (b) system, the Kandyu has the importunt

differcnte that father and son marry women from alternate groups, a charae-

teristic of the marriages of the dominant system,

Miss McConuel has recorded that in a Kandyn exchange marriage Ego

gives his ngama (m.b.d.) to his wife's ngama (her fsr.s., and Ego’s “o.b.”) and

in return his wife’s brother gives his ngama. (Ego’s sr.) to his wife's ngama ( Ego's

m.b,s.), The same transaction would be accomplished jf Ego gave his sister to

his m.b.s.. who in return gave his sister to Egq’s “older brother”, Miss MeConne}

(1952) has suggested this right of a man to dispose of his nbd. in marriage

may be a survival from a time when he had the right ta marry her himself.

Miss MeConnel also records exchange marciages where the senior partner ap

arently marries his wife's brother's sun's sou’s danghter, a woman of the third

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is described by Miss McConne] as a characteristic feature of the Yaraidyana

and Nggamiti societies who have the custom of marriage with the father’s sister's

daughter's daughter. These tribes are stated to be patrilineal. The Ungarinyin

(Elkin, 1932) and the Wornra (love, 1950) in the Kimberley district of W.A.

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society with moiety divisions must belong to the same moiety as the man

spexking. A imairilincal system would retain the daughter in the same moiety

as ber mother, but the marriage rule in question in a matrilineal society is not

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The Yaraidyana kinship terms are charted on this pattern in Diagram ITT,

There are three lines of male descent and twa lines of female descent, the

latter being repeated three times. Father and son marry alternately into these

two female lines, and women in three consecutive generations take their husbands

in regular rotation from the three male lines. The female lines arc repeated

because cach woman must appear in one generation as a daughter, and as wife

and mother in another generation Icvel. The three repetitions are necessary in

order that the sister and the wife of each man of the three clans miay appear on

the horizontal line of his own generation.

It will be noted that the kiiship terms upunga, ibatha, and itamu are shared

between the A and C lines, and that the terms ukuéa and amitha in the senior

generations of the B and C lines uppear in the junior generations vf the C and

B lines, as wkuka and amuka.

This genealogical pattern expresses marriages by exchange. Ego exchanges

sister's daughters with aiyuwin (f.sr.s,), or sisters with mauwara (f.m.b.s.s. or

m.m.b.s.), apitha (romé.y.b.), or apuka (“o.b.d.d.s."), Miss McCennel, how-

ever, records that the Yaraidyana marriages usually follow the junior marriage

mle whereby brother and sister marry apart, the brother to a junior and the

sister to a senior mate. She also states that observance of the m.b.d.d. taboo

dehars exchange marriages in successive generalions. These conditions indicate

that the pattern of Diagram III at least should be doubled.

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of male descent and four lines of female descent by exposition of the following

marriage diagram (a);

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2A1L—S2b1 2A2 = 2h2. 2Bi=2al 2B2—2n2 201 =1bI 202

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sister exchange in the LA-1C group.

The gencalogical pattern of this marriage diagram is Mlustrated in Diagram

\V in a partial form, the four lines of fernale descent being yiven only once.

‘lhe pattern shows the three generation cycle of female descent seen in Diugrany

HL, Yaraidyana kinship terms are charted on the pattern in relation to Ego 1AL.

The plotting of these kinship terms ean be followed if a man’s sister is lovated

to identity his mother, and a man’s sors sister located to identify daughter and

her mother who is his wife. Generations became so mixed in this pattern that

brother and sister may be separated hy one or two generations and merge with

kin of analogous status of more remote generations.

The pattern of Diageamy IV provides a threefold conformity with kinship

requirements in that wife may be fim.h.s.d., m.m.b.d., anc Csr.d.d. without incur-

ring the tabood kinship of ucb.did, This will hold good if Ege be 1A1, 143,

LOL or 103,

If Ege be 1B1, 1B2, 2B1, or 2B2, conformity is only twofold as nivmbid,

becomes identified with m.b.d.d,

If Feo be 2A], 2A2, 2C1, or 209, fm.b.s.d. and sydd. will be found to

be also m.b.d.d., and m.m.b.d. to be the wrong line. Sen's wife and daughter’s

daughter's husband are therefore shown with the prefix in Wiagsram FY.

A marriage diagram of type (), bot in which the yraup 2A-2B retains

sister exchange, will provide a genealogical pattern which will give threefukl

eontormity if Ago be a member of one of the pairs of this group, twofold con-

formity if Ego be of the pairs LC or 20. and ne conformity if Ego be of the pairs

1A or LB,

An analogous marrisge diagrain in which the group 1B-2C retains sister

excluinge will give a pattern with threetold couformity iF Exo be of this group,

twolold if go be of the pairs 1A or 2A, and ne conformity if Ego be of the

pairs 2B or 1C,

Tt the marriages of any two of the groups in the above type (b) of mar-

riage diagram be inverted the pattern will be unchanged. Tf the marriages of

ane or three of the groups be inverted, a pattern with « six generation cycle at

female descent will appear which will not conforin to the Yaraidyana Cerminolagy.

{f the marriages of all three groups of marriage iliagram (a) be alternated,

the genealogical patterns give a six generation cycle of descent in two of the

four lemale lines, "These patterns provide threefold conformity if Eva he a

meiiber of one of the pairs 1A, 2B, or 2C or alternatively if Ego is a member

of one of the pairs 2A, 1B, or 1C, A pattern expressing conformity when Ego

is a member of one of these series of pairs has no conformity when Ego is a

member of one of the ether series. I! a marriage diayram for one type of

pattern be re-arranged so that the marriages of one or of Uliree uf the groups

of two pairs be inverted, a pattern will emerge which will be of the alturgate

type.

Marriage diagrams, in which the marriages of only one group of diagram

(a) are alternated, and sister exchange retained by two groups, provide genea-

legical patterns which do not conform to the Yaraidyana terminology,

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Missy McConnel (1952) has informed me that clans play no part in marriage

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when these are “outside” persons. The above discussion indicates that much

cumpromise and readjustment must be necessary to make the system workable.

The Nggamiti system is not described in detail by Miss McConnel, Diagram

V shows that the kinship terms will conform to.a gencalogical pattern based on

the marriage diagram:

JA=ib IR=te 1-2

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or, in the form representing marriages of brothers and sisters,

[B=le

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to = 2B

The pattern of Diagram V represents exchange marriages in which Eza

gives his sister to aiyuwin (fsr.s, or mun.b.s,) in return for the latter's sister's

aughter, or gives his sister’s daughter to athakin (m.b.s.) in return for the

latter's sister, The terms ukuta, atitha and amitha in the Nggamiti system

appear in the alternate lines in junior generations as ukuka, alukan and amukan.

The description of the Yaraidyana and Nggamiti systems is a tribute to

Miss McConnel’s patient research, and has set a problem for those who are

interested in kinships. These systems appear to be quite anomalous, and with-

eut significance in regard to the development of the dominant type of aboriginal

marriage and kinship.

The Wikmnnkan (a) and the Kandyu systems have been seen to approxi-

mate to the dominant type, but it would seem to be more probable that this

approximation is due to a compromise between the existing Wikmunkan (b)

ayabea and the dominant type rather than representing a stage in the evolution

of the latter.

The following conclusions are therefore presented.

There is one dominant type of aboriginal marriage and kinship in Aus-

tralia. Typically, marriages are arranged by an exchange of second cousins.

The consequent kinship pattern has a patrilineal and a matrilineal torm.

A simpler kinship terminology is common in borderland regions where

members of patrilineal antl matrilineal societies intermarry. Detribalisation has

a sirnilar result. These simpler kinship terminologies have suggested that a

custom of bilateral first-cousin marriages was prevalent in such regions,

This led to the hypothesis that descriptions of existing systems of aboriginal

kinship terminology and class (section) nomenclature are evidence of an evatu-

tion of marriave custom from that of first-cousins to that of second-cousins.

This hypothesis is discredited.

The systems of unilateral first-cousin marriages of junior type in Northern

Australia are fundamentally different from the dominant system, and the complex

social organizations of the former are not prototypes of those of the latter.

The complexity of these junior-marriage systems is realised when diagram-

matic presentation is attempted. Diagrams of the inarriages of brother and

sister’ occupy two dimensions. Successive generations represent a third dimen-

sion, Representation of senior and junior status requircs yet another dimension,

Therefore, attempts to ereate a picture of the social organization of one of

these tribes have to contend with a four-dimensional problem.

Finally, it is of interest to note that these aboriyinals of Australia in dealin

with the practical issues of their social organization had to cope with genealogica

problems in which the mathematical abstractions of relativity and four dimen-

sions were concealed.

APPENDIX

The simplest genealogical pattern to express marriage with the father’s

sister's daughter's daughter in a matrilineal society is one based on Diagram II

with a reversal of sex symbols,

' : generation lines be numbered consecutively the following pattern will

develop;

1AI lal JBI 1b] JA2 Jaz i1B2 the

2Bi al 242 2hl 2B2 2ad QAL 2b2

3al 3bl 3u.2 ab2

4AT dal 461 4blL AQ 4du2 4B2 4h?

ABL Sal 5A2 Sb] 5B2 had SAL fb?

6al 6b1 Gaz 6b2

7JAL fal TBI 7bl 7A2 Ta2 7B2 7b2

Men of generations numbered 4 and 7 are sous of men of generations num-

bered 2 and 5, and of women of generations 3 and 6 whose brothers can find no

representation in the pattern,

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THE MOLLUSCAN FAUNA OF THE PLIOCENE STRATA

UNDERLYING THE ADELAIDE PLAINS

PART IV-GASTROPODA (TURRITELLIDAE TO STRUTHIOLARIIDAE )

BY N. H. LUDBROOK

Summary

Part IV of the study of the mollusca from borings into the Dry Creek Sands consists of a revision of

the gastropod superfamilies Cerithiacea, Scalacea, Pyramidellacea, Hipponicacea, Calyptraeacea.

The nomenclature of 48 species has been revised, 1 new genus, 2 new subgenera and 16 new

species have been described.

The occurrence of a very thin remnant of the Dry Creek Sands outcropping in the River Light is

placed on record as the most northerly exposure of the Pliocene in the Adelaide Basin.

THE MOLLUSCAN FAUNA OF THE PLIOCENE STRATA

UNDERLYING THE ADELAIDE PLAINS

PART 1Y—GASTROPODA (TURRITELLIDAE TO STRUTHIOLARIIDAE )

by N, H. Lunsroox

[Read 12 April, 1956]

SUMMARY

Part IV of the study of the mollosea from horings inte the Dry Creek Sands consists of a

revision of the gastropod superfumilics Corithiavea, Scalacea, Pyramidellacea, Tipponicacea,

Calyptracacea.

The nomenclature of 48 species has been revised, 1 new genus, 2 new subgenera and

16 new species huve been described,

The occurrence of a very thin reninant of the Dry Creek Sands vuteropping in the River

Light is placed on record as the most northerly expostire of the Pliocene in the Adelaide Basin.

INTRODUCTION

Late in 1955, a very thin remnant of Pliocene ealcarcous sandstone overlying

Olige-Miocene yellow fossiliferous limestone was observed in an ontlier at Red-

bands, on the River Light, 34% miles east-south-cast of Mallala, Section 5, Hun-

dred of Grace. Althongh the total rock exposure is very small, an assemblage

characteristic of the Dry Creck Sands has heen identified from moulds, casts

and chalky shell remains. Species include Glycymeris convexa (Tate), Chlamys

antiausttalis (Tate); Miltha hora (Cotton), Dentalium latesulcatum ‘Tate, Tur-

ritella acricula adelaidensis Cotton & Woods, Diastoma provisi Tate, Thericium

torri (Tate), Polinices substolida (Tate), Conus (Floraconus) sp. noy.

Opportunity is taken of placing this occurrence on record as relevant to the

present study. It extends considerably to the north the occurrence of the

Pliocene Dry Creek Sands in the Basin.

The methods employed in describing the fauna have been outlined in Parts

1 (this Journal, vol, 77), TI (vol. 78), and UL (vol, 79), Part TV includes the

Pyramidellacea, the systematic position of which is not yet firmly established.

Modern zoologists tend to place them with the Opisthobranchia.

Superfamily CERITHIACEA

Family TURRITELLIDAE

Genus TurrrrectaA Lamarck, 1799

Turritella Tamarck, 1799, Mem. Sov. Hist. Nat, Paris, p. 74.

Type species (o.d.) Turbo terebra Linné

Subgenus Gazamena Iredale, 1924

Gazameda Lredule, 1924, Proc. Linn. Sor. N.S,W., 49 (3), 197, p. 247.

Type species (monotypy) Turritella gunnii Reeve

Turritella (Gazameda) acricula odelaidensis Cotton & Woods

Turritellu. (Gazamedw) acricula adeluidensis Cotton & Woods, 1935, Ree. 8, Aust. Mus,, 3 (3),

p- 376, text fig. 2.

Gozameda adelaidensis Cotton & Woods, Cotton, 1952, Geol. Surv. S. Aust. Bull, 27, appendix

4, p. 245,

Turritelle (Haustator) acricula adelaidensig Cotton & Woods, Ludbrook, 1954, Trans. Roy.

Soc. 5. Aust., 77; p. 59, J

Diagnosis—Acutcly lanceolate, with turreted apex of 2 narrow convex turns,

ephebie whorls smooth and sharply carinated at the middle. Adult whorls tend-

ing to uncoil with resultant deep excavation at the anterior suture. Sculpture

very variable, rough, generally of about 12 subequal spiral threads, of which the

medial 2 to 4 are the stronger and more widely spaced, and secondary inter-

stitial spiral threads all crosscd hy medially arched growth axials of almost equal

strength to the spirals, producing rhombic cancellation or punctation,

Dimensions—Height 37, diameter 7 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore, Adelaide,

Location of Holotype—Vate Mus. Call., Uniy. of Adelaide, T 1681.

Observations—The species acricula (sensu lato) is yery variable and it is

difficult to decide whether adelaidensis should be separated from it specifically

or subspecifically. Adelaidensis is generally more coarsely sculptured than

acricula s, str, particularly in the strength of the axials and resultant cancella-

tion. The carly whorls are identical with those of acricula, and many specimens

aré inseparable from the typical species,

Tn the opinion of Dr. J, Marwick (personal communication) Gazameda

should he separated from Hatistator under which the writer listed the species

(1954, p. 59).

Material—Numerous specimens [lindmarsh Bore, 28 specimens Weymouth’s

Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Crographical Distribution—Adelaide District,

Turritella (Gazameda) subacricula Cotton & Wouds

Turritella (Gazumeda) subacriculu Cotton & Woods, 1935, Ree. $, Aust. Mus. 3 (3), py 378,

text hg,

Gazamedu subucricsil Cottun & Woods, Cotton, 1952, Geol, Surv. 5, Aust. Bull., 27, appendix

245.

4.7.

Turret i Bgattdtor) subacrieula Colton & Woods, Ludbrook, 1954, Trans, Roy. Soc. §. Aust,

sp ,

Diagnosis--Sharply turreted, whorls markedly couvex, sculpture of 4 major

spiral ribs and indistinct secondary ribs crossed by marked axial growth striae,

Dimensitons—Height 40-5, diameter 7+8 mm,

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1686,

Material—A incomplete specimens, Hindmarsh Bore,

Strdtigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Cougranhical Distribution—Abattoirs and Hindmarsh Bores, Adelaide.

Subgenus Crevocoeus Tredale, 1925

Jtenocolpus Iredale, 1925, Rec. Aust. Mus. 14, pp, 249, 266,

Type species (monotypy) Trritella australis Lamarck

‘Turitella (Clenocolpus) trilix Cotton & Woods

Lurritella (Ctenocolpus) Lilix Cotton & Woods, 1935, Ree, $, Aust. Mux, % (4), 7, 877) feat

Lisp, 4; Ludbrouk, 1954, Trans. Roy, Soe, S, Aust, 77, p. Sf.

Elgrowcoleuy, trilix Gotton & Wouds, Cuttun, 1953, Ceol. Sury. $. Aust. Bull: 27, appendix

+p. 240.

Diagnosis—Sinall, whorls flattened, protuconch oblique. Sculpture of 8

distinct major spiral ribs with wide, smooth interspaces: One secondary sub

sutural spiral

Dimensions—Height 6-5, diameter 2-5 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus, Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T1675.

Material-—3 specimens, Weymouth’s Bore.

Straliyraphicad Range—Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Mistribution—Abattoirs and Weymenth’s Bores, Adelaide,

Subgenus Cotposerma Donald, 1900

Colposptra Donald, 1900, Proc, Mal. Soe., 4 (2), p, SL

Type species (o.d.) Turritella runcinata Watson.

Turritella (Colpospira) platyspiroides sp. nov.

pl. 2, figs, 1, 2,

T merrell 8, att. platyspira T. Woods, Ludbrook, 1941, Traus. Roy, Suc. §, Aust, 6 (1),

p. LOO,

Diagnosis—A rather small Colpospira with protoconch of one-and-a-half

snmoth globose turns. Adult whorls smooth, shining, Hattish, rather constricted

posteriorly, and in the earlier whorls slightly carinate in the anterior quarter,

Later adult whorls with a second carina developed at the posterior one-quarter

with a flat, smooth area between them. Periphery sharply angulate, base flattish,

Description of Holotype—Spire broken, adult whorls smooth, shining, nearly

flat, at first carinate in the anterior and posterior one-quarter, with a flattened

medial area between ther, Periphery sharply angulate. Surface smooth except

fur fine axial growth lincs revealing a deep, broad median apertural sinus and

occasional spiral threads. There is a small cord on each carina and on the

periphery. Base flattish, with 6 fine spiral lirae. Aperture subquadrate, outer

ip with a broad median sinus.

Deseription of Paratype—Immature shell, showing the early whorls. Pra-

foconch of one-and-a-half smuoth globose turns, adult whorls at first flat with

at anterior carina developing at the fourth adult whorl, Whorls gradually in-

creasing, spire sharply tapering.

Dimensions—Total estimated height 18-5, diameter 5 mm,

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore, Adelaide,

Location of Helotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15156.

Obsercations—The four examples of this specics were previously referred

ta platyspira Tenison-Woods, from which the species differs in being larger and

thickur, with a wider spire more gradually tapering than that of platyspira. The

sculpture also differs.

Material—Holotype and 3 paratypes, Abattoirs Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs Bore, Adelaide.

Subgenus Maoricorpus Finlay, 1997

Maoricolpus Finlay, 1927, Trans, N.Z. Inst, 57, p. 389.

Type species (a.d.) Turritella rosea Quoy & Gaimard,

Turritella (Maoricolpus) murrayana subrudis Cotton & Woods

Pipi i Maoriealias} murrayana subrudis Cotton & Woods, 1935, Ree. S. Aust. Mus 5

3), p. 471.

Maurer subd Catton & Woods, Cutton, 1953, Geol. Surv. 'S. Aust. Bull. 27, appendix

4, p. 245.

turvitolta (Peyrotia) murrayana subrudis Cotton & Woods, Ludbrook, 1954, Trans. Roy. Soe,

S. Aust.. 77, p. 59.

Diagnosis—Fairly large, whorls 12.to 14, flat and medially depressed. Apical

angle 15. deg. Anterior suture slightly carinate, Early spire whorls only slightly

inllated and carinate at the anterior one-third. Sculpture strong and coarse, of

about 12 primary spiral lirae with fine secondary lirae between: lirae stronger

in the median depressed portion of the whorl.

Dimensions—Height 49, diameter 12 mmm,

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll,, Uniy. of Adelaide, T 1688.

Observations—Like T. (Gazameda) acricula adelaidensis, the present sub-

species is 4 coarsely sculptured form of the typical species. In view of the rage

of variation in the sculpture of murrayana, one hesitates to Separate the Dry

Crvek Sands variant specifically, particularly as strengthening of the sculpture

seaans to be common to several species of this formation, The specics murrayane

tay be long-ranging and widespread, but the amount of material available for

vamparison is small.

Malerial—Holatype and 19 paratypes, Abattoirs Bore,

Struligraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Ceographical Distribution—Adelaide. District.

Family MATHILDIDAE.

Genus VALSANTIA gen, nov.

Generic Characters—Shell very small, impérforate, solid, Protoconch small,

paucigyrate, slightly inclined, immersed at the origin and smooth for one whorl

followed by a brephie whorl with sharp, narrow axials. Adult whorls strongly

and cpnsptcuously cancellate, Aperture with outer lip expanded, channelfad

within corresponding to external spiral ribs, and conspicuously denticulate.

Columella straight, with two median pluits. Inner Jip slightly effuse at hase-

Type species Valsantia speclabilis sp, nov.

Valsantia speclabilis sp. nov.

pl 3 fie 3.

Diagnosi:—Protecouch ‘small, smooth and immersed at tip, followed by

oie post-nuclear whorl with LO sharp, narrow axials. Adult whorls four in a

leauht nf tanm. Seulpture ef 3 strong spiral ribs, the median of which ison a

varina. and cue weaker subsutural rib, all crossed by axial costae narrower than

the spirals but strong. clevated and Jaterally compressed. Interspaces deep,

slhembic, intersections tuberculate. Base with 2 tuberculale spiral ribs. Colu-

mela with two median plaits,

Desoription of Molotype—Shell very srnall, solid, turreted, spire fairly low

for tlie family, whorls relatively few. Apex sinall, paucigyrate, immersed at

tip, slightly inclined, first whorl smooth, first post-.uclear whorl with 10 brephie

axiuls, Adult whorls four, sculptured with 3 strong spiral ribs, the median of

whith is stronger and supported by a keel and one weaker subsutural rib all

erossed cbliquely and tubcrenlated by axial costae narrower than the spirals

but elevated and compressed laterally, Interspaces deep and rhombie, Suture

deep, cunalienlate. Body whorl a lithe less than half the height of the shell,

uperture about Jialf height of the body whorl. Base convexly obliqne with 2

spital tubereulate sibs and a third inconspienous tuberculate rib bordering the

calninella. Aperture sub-elliptical with outer lip well-rounded and expanded,

canuliculate within corresponding to the external ribs which are produced ex-

ternally beyond the axial margin, and inconspicuously denticulate with long,

fat denticles, Columella straight, oblique, with two plaits well-spaced medially.

Inner Hp reflected over columella and slightly effuse auteriorly.

Dimensions—Height 4, diameter 2, height of body whorl 2-5 mm.

Type Locality—Hindmarsh Bore, 450-487 feet.

Location of Holotype—Vate Mus, Coll,, Univ. of Adelaide, ¥ 15157.

Observations—This is a very elegant and interesting shell, Without the

protoconch and columella features, it is reminiscent of Mathilda (Opimilda)

decorata Hedley, Tlowever, the plaits on the columella ure distinctive, and are

possessed by no other genus. so far as can be determined, in the family. In

apical characters, the genus cames closest to Gegania Jeffreys; the heterustrophic

strongly tilted apex of Mathilda is not present, the apex being only slightly tilted

and inmersed at the origin. The apical characters and the sculpture suggest

the subgenus Tubena Marwick created for Cegania (Tubena) viola Marwick

from the New Zealand Awamoan, Both Gegania s. str. and G, (Tubena) are

thin shells; Valsenéiea is solid for its size.

The species was inadvertently listed (Jadbrook, 1954, p. 59) as Glyptuzaria

spectubilis sp. noy.

Material—Holotype, Hindmarsh Bore; 3 paratypes, Weymouth’s Bore.

Stratigrapltical Range—Dry Creck Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Hindmarsh and Weymouth’s Bores, Adelalde,

Family ARCHITECTONIDAE.

Genus Ancuirectonica Roading, 1798.

Architectonica Riding ox Bolten, 1798, Mus. Balt. 2. p. 78,

(Seluriam Lumarek, 1799, Mem. Sec, Hist. nat. Paris, 1, p. 7A.)

Type species. (s.d, Gray, 1847) Trochus perspectiva Linné,

Subgenus Discorecronica Marwick, 1931.

Discotcutonica Marwick, 1931, N.Z. Ceol. Surv. Pal. Bull,, 13, p. 101.

Type species (o.d.) Architectonica balcombensis Finlay.

Architectonica (Discotectonica) wannonensis (Tenison Woods)

pl. 2, figs. 4,5.

Plante trannonensis Tenison-Woods, 1879, Prac: Linn. Soe. N.S.W), 3 (3), p. 237, pl. 2,

i, 10,

Heligeus wannonensis Tenisou-Woods sp, Hurris, 1897, Gat. Tert. Moll. Tit. Mus. 1, p, 245;

Dennant & Kitson, 1903, Ree. Geol. Surv, Vie. 1 (2), p, 112; Coton, 1952, Gval, Surv,

$s. Anst. Bull, 27, appondix 4, p. 245, a

Arehilectonica wainnonensis, T.-Woods, Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Aust, 65 (1),

p. 100.

Architectonica (Discutectontied) ianndnénsis (Tenisan-Woods), Tadbroak, 1954, Trans: Toy.

Sve. So Aust, 77, p, 39.

NDiagnosis—A Discotectonica which is Hatly convex above and conyex below;

Whorls sculptured with granular spiral cords, increasing in number from 3 on

the first adult whorl (o 5 on the penultimate whorl, of which the iufrasutural is

stronger with fewer and Jarger granules, followed by three cords with smaller

and more numerous granules equal in number to those of the previous three

cords, An additional small cord shows at the suture, representing the incom-

plete embracing of the peripheral cord by the aperture. Peripheral cord strong

and ovately-granular. Base convex with 6 cords with small granules followed

by 3 cords of large and less numerous granules bordering the umbilicus.

Aperture round within; inner lip angularly expanded at the junction with the

peniphertl cord and similarly expanded below at the position of the umbilical

cord,

Dimensions of Itypotypc—Height 2, diameter 6 mm.

Type Locality~-Muddy Creek, Victoria,

Location of Holotype—Australian Museum, Sydney, F 1818,

Location of Tlypotype—Tate Mus. Coll, F 15158.

Observations—The hypotype is twice the size of the holetype, and has heen

compared with authentic topatypes.

Material—Hypotype, Weymouth's Bore, 310-880 feet, 2 topotypes. Muddy

Creek, Victoria (B.M, Goll. ).

Stratigraphical Hange—PBalcombian; Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, to Adelaide, South

Australia.

Family VERMETIDAE,

Genus Tinacopus Guetlard, 1770,

Tenagodus Guettard, 1770, Viem. diff. Sci., 3, p. 128.

ie che Bruguiére, 1789, Ency. Meth, (Vers.), Lop. 15,)

Tenagodes 2, Fischer, 1885, Man. de Conch., p- 692.)

Type species (anonotypy) Serpula anguinus Linné

Subgenus Tenacopus s. st.

(Montfortia Della Campana, 1890, Atti Soc. Lissist, 1, p: 139, nim Recluz, 1543.)

(Hemitenagodes Rovercto, 1899, id., 10, p. LO8, rom. now. for Montfartia,)

Tenagodus australis (Quoy & Gaimard)

Siliquaria australiy Quoy. & Gaimard, 1834, in d’uryille, Voy, “Astrolabe! Zool. 3, 1. 302;

Gotton & Godfrey, 1931, 5. Aust. Nat., 12 ‘4: p. 63, pl. 2, fig. 13; Ludbrook, 1941,

Trans, Koy, Soc, $, Aust, 63 (1), py, 100; Cotton, 1953, Geol. Surv. S, Aust. Bull. 27,

appendiy 4, p. 245.

Tenagodes uustrulis Q, & G., Yate, 1890, Trans: Roy, Soc, $, Aust., 13 (2), p. 177; Dennant

& Kitson, 1903, Ree. Geol. Surv. Vie. 1 (2), p. 144.

Tenagodus australis (Q. & G.), Ludbronk, 1954, Trans. Roy. Sac. 8. Aust., 77, 7. 59.

Diagnosis—Fairly large, vermiform, whorls about 5 at first spiral then

irregularly coiled, angulated behind. Growth lines prominent, slit at first closed,

followed by open, round holes, then a conspicuous, open and denticulated slit-

Dimensions—Length 105, greatest diameter of the tube at the base, 17 mm.

Type Locality—Westernport, Victoria; Recent.

Location of Holotype—Mus, d Hist. nat. Paris.

Material—Portions of tubes, Hindmarsh, Weymouth’s and Kooyonga Bores;

humerous specimens, Abattoirs Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Fliocene to Recent.

Geographical Distribution—Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

Family DIASTOMIDAE.

Genus Drastoma Deshayes, 1850,

Diastoma Deshayes, 1850, Traité clean, Conch, Atlas, p. 46:

Type species (monotypy) Diastoma costellata Deshayes = Melania

costellata Lamarck.

Diastoma provisi Tate

ph oo, fig, 4

Diestama provisi ‘Tate, 1894, Journ, Roy. Soe. N.5.W. for 1893, 27, p. 177, pl. 10, fig. 8:

Tlarrix, 1807, Gat. Tert, Moll. Brit. Mus., 1, p. 252: Dennant & Kitson, 1903, Rev, Geol.

Suv. Vie £ (2), p, 198, 144; Ludbrook, 154, ‘frans. Ruy, Sag, 5. Aust, 77, p. 39.

Nevdtastoma provisl Tate, Ludbrook, 1941, Trans, Roy, Soc, $8. Aust., 65 (1), p, 100; Cotton,

1052, Ceol, Surv, S$. Aust, Bull, 27, annendix 4, p. 245.

Diagnvusis—Adult whorls about 10, sculptured with about 15 axial costae

per whorl, both costae and interspaces bearing fine axial growth striac, crossed

by fine, frequent spiral threads, generally alternating in strength. The axial

costae are iuterrupted at the posterior four-fifths of cach whorl by a narrow

impressed channel, Suture impressed, whorls overlapping. Whorls more or

less varicate, Aperture loop-shaped, columella with a single plication; callosity

reflected behind columella ridge.

Dimensions—Hoight 46, diameter 14, length of aperture 15, width of

aperture 7 mim.

Type Locality—Dry Creck Bore, Adelaide.

Lucation. of Holatype—Tate Mus. Coll, Uniy, of Adelaide, T1541.

Observations—Diastoma provisi is a restricted and typical fossil of the

Dry Creek Sands and their equivalents, In the opinion of M. Chavan (pet-

sonal communication ) it is a true Diastoma and not related to Nevdiastoma, type

species Mesalia melaniolles Neeve,

Material—Holotype and piratypes, Dry Creek Bore; numerous specimens

Abattoirs Bore; 10 specimens Kooyonga Bore; 6 specimens Hindmarsh Bore; 3

specimens and fragments, Woymouth’s Bore.

Stratigraphical Range-—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Adelaide District, Hallett Cove, Eyre Peninsula.

Genus Onrortio Hedley, 1899.

Obiertio HeMlay, 1899, Mem, Aust, Mus, 3 (8), p. 412.

Type species. (monotypy) Rissoa pyrrhaceme Melvill & Standen.

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Obtortio liratus Ludbrook

Obtortin tratus Ludbrook, 1941, Trans, Roy. Soc, S. Aust, 65 (1), p. 90, pl. 4, fig. 24;

Cotton, 1952, Geol. Surv. S. Aust. Bull. 87, appendix 4, p. 245; Ludbrook, 1954, Trins,

Roy, Soc. 5, Aust,, 77, p. 59,

Diagnosis—Smaill, 7 adult whorls in a height of 5-2 mmm, angulate at pos-

terior one-third, Sculpture of 14 curved axial costae per whorl, crossed by pro-

minent spiral lirae, absent or obsolete posterior to the angle. Base spirally

lirate, aperture subovate with a short anterior canal.

Dimensions—Height 5-2, diameter 1-7 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holofype—Tate Mus, Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1656.

Observations—Obtortio is an Indo-Pacific genus, here represented by the one

species, occurring in small numbers in Abattoirs and Weymouth’s Bores.

Stratigraphicul Runge—Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs and Weymouth’s Bores, Adelaide,

Family POTAMIDIDAE.,

Subfamily BATILLARICVAE,

Gents Barivtanra Benson, 1542.

Aatillarig Benson, 1842, Ann, Mag. Nat. Tlist., 9. p. 488.

(Lampania Gray, 1847, Prov. Zovl. Suc, 15, p, 153,)

Type species (monotypy) Batillaria zonalis = Cerithium

zonalis Bruguiére.

Subgenus ZeEactmMANtus Finlay, 1927.

Arunimantis Finley, 1927, Trans. N.7. Inst., 57, p. 380.

Type species (0.d.) Cerithinm subcarinatum Sowerby.

Batillaria (Zeacumantus) diemenensis (Quoy & Gainiard)

rlesstute, diemenensis Quoy & Gaimard, 1834, Voy, Astrolabe, Zool, 3, p. 128, pl. 55, figs.

Zeacunumtus diemenensis QO. & G., Ludbrook, 19-41, Trans, Roy, Sac. 8. Aust., 65 (1), p. 100;

Cotton, 1952, Geol. Surv. §. Aust. Bull, 27, appendix 4, p, 245,

Protease Cecpeinraarstys diomenensis (Q. & G.), Ludbrook, 1954, Trans: Rey. Soc. §, Aust,

> po

Diagnosis—Total of 9 whorls in a height of 18 mm., axially plicate, with

about LO plications on the penultimate whorl and four spiral striae on each

whorl. Aperture subovate, oblique, with a short recurved anterior canal.

Dimensions—Height 15 mm,

Type Locality—Tasmania, Recent.

Location of Holotype—Mus. d’Hist. nat. Paris.

Material—-One worm specimen, Hindmarsh Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands, and Recent,

Geographicul Distribution—Southern Australia.

Batillaria (Zeacumantus) bivaricata (Ludbrook)

Clypcomorus bivaricatus Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soc. $, Aust, 65 (1), yy. 49; Cotton,

1952, Geol. Surv. S. Anst. Bull. 27, appendix 4, p. 245,

Batillaria (Zeacumantus) hivaricata Ludbrook, 1954, Trans, Roy. Soe. S. Anst, 77) p, 59,

Diagnosis—Protoconch of one-and-a-half whorls and nine adult whorls in

a height of 11 mm. Whorls angulate at the posterior third, almost vertical in

anterior two-thirds, Angulation more pronounced in early whorls, hndy whorl

convex: Sculpture of curved axial costae, about 15 on the penultimate whorl,

tuberculate at the angle, crossed by about six strong spiral lirae in the anterior

two-thirds and four much weaker, more closely set lirae above the shoulder;

the number of lirae increases by intercalation from two on the earliest whorls,

Six fine spiral lirae on the base. Two yarices on each wharl,

Dimensions—Height 11, diameter 3-1 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype-—Tate Mus. Coll,, Uniy. of Adelaide, T 1629.

Observations—This species does not belong to Clypcomorus where it was

origially described. Although its aperture has some features in common with

that genus, the shape, texture and sculpture are very distinct. It is difficult

to obtuin a specimen with a mature or complete aperture; two, including the

holotype, among the numerous specimens from Abattoirs Bore, have complete

apertures. The athiities are with B. (Z.) stibeurinatum. Sowerby. Immature

shells show similar features in both species,

Materied—Nunwrous paratypes, Abattoirs Bore; 80 specimens Weymouth's

Bore; & specimens Hindmarsh Bore.

Stratizraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Dixtrilytinn—Adelaide District.

Batillaria (Zeacumuntus) multilirata (Ludbrook)

Clypeumoris muldiiratus Ladbrook, 1941, Trang. Hoy, Soe. S. Anst, 65 (L), p. 89 ph f,

fi, 22: Cotton, 1952, Geal, Sury, S. Aust Bull, 27, agpencdis 4. p, 245,

Butilluria (Zeaeumanius) moultitrata Vaulbrook, 1954. Trans, Moy. Soe. 8. Aust. 77, p. 59.

Diacnoasis—Protoconch af three relatively large, convex whorls. Adult

whorls sculptured with curved avial costae Tereasing from seven in the first

whorl to eleven in the body whorl, crossed by numerous fine lirae, wider than

jnterspaces, about fifteen iu number on the penultimate whorl. Three varices

per whorl, aw

Mimensions—leight 9:7, diameter 3:6 mim.

Type Loculity—Abattoirs Bore.

Location pf iHoletype—Tate Mus, Coll,, Univ, of Adelaide, T1633.

Observations——Like the preceding species, madtilirata should not have been

placed in Chypeomorus, It is readily distinguishable from bivaricala by the

ubseree of angulation in the early whorls and the 3 varices on each whorl. No

complete specimens have ag yet been found, acd apertural features are. still

indeterminable.

Matevial—18 paratypes, Abattoirs Bore; 25 specimens, Mindmarsh Bore;

9 specimens, Weymouth’s Bore,

Straligraphical Range—Dry Creck Sands.

Grama phic! Distribution—Adelaide District.

Subrenus BavowaAnwreca Thiele, 1929.

Butillarielly “VWieleu, 1929, Mandl. Syst. Weieht. Lp. 208.

Type species (nonetypy) Biltivin estuarinum Tate

Butillaria (Batillariella) estuarina (Tate)

Billium estuarinne Tate, 1893, Trans. Roy. Soc. $, Aust, 17 (L). p. LOO, nh 3, fig, 12,

Batillaria ( Batillarielle) estuaving (Tale), Lidbrook, 1984, Trims, Row, See, 5. Anst.. TZ, 7 54.

Diagnosis—Twelve whorls ina height of 22 mm., early spire whorls medially

angulate: sealptuve of slightly arched axial plicae, about 12 on the penultimate

whorl, and about six primary spiral livae on the penultimate whorl, aud fine

secondary lirue rising between them. Tntezspaces and plicae fine, axially striate

with crowded lines of growth, Aperture subcircular, somewhat clluse at the

buse ant obliquely angulated.

Dimensions—eight 22, diameter 5 mm.

Type Locality—Port Adclaide Creck, between tidemarks; Receut.

Location of Helotype—s. Aust. Mus.

Obsercalions—The only fossil example of estuarina is small and possihly

juvenile. It is doubtfully conspecific with living topotypes from Port River, but

is computable with specimens from Western Australia which ave smaller and.

more strongly seulptured, ’

Material—One specimen, Abattoirs Bore; 12 specimens, Western Australia;

15 specimens, Port River, Adelaide (B.M. Coll.).

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands and Recent.

Geographical Distribution—South Australia to Western Australia, estuarine,

between tidemarks, .

Genus Maxutona Ludbrook, 1941.

Mantlona Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy, Soc. S, Aust,, 65 (1). po. OL.

Type species (o.d.) Mantlana arrugosa Ludbrook.

Manulona arrugosa Ludbrook

Manulons anitigasd Ladbrook, 1941, Trans. Rey. ‘Soc. S$, Aust, 65 (1), p. St, pl, 4. fig, 26:

Liuibrook, 1954, id. 77, p. 59,

Diagnosis—Adult whorls 10 in a height of 8-7 mm.; conspicnously seulp-

tured with a supra-sntural thread aboye which is a prominent band with about

12 elevated tubercles; above the band three fattened beaded lirae, the beads

being about twice as numerous and very much smaller than the tubercles. Sufare

linear, irregular, anterior canal short and slightly reflexed.

Dimensions—Height 8-7, diameter 2:2. mm.

Type Localityj—Ahattoirs Bore.

Location af Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ, of Adelaide, T 1635.

Material—) paratypes, Abattoirs Borc; 4 specimens, Weymouth’s Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs and Weymouth’s Bores, Adelaide.

Manulona lirasuturalis Ludbrook

Munulone lrasuttralis Tudbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Suc. & Aust, 65 (1), p. 41, pl. 4, fig. 27,

Cotten, 1952, Geol: Surv, §. Aust. Bull. 27, appeucia 4, p, 248; Ludbrook, (O54, ‘Trans,

Roy, Soc. §, Aust., 77, p. 59,

Diagnosis—Adult whorls 11 in a height of 89:1 mm. Whorls inore or less

smooth, faintly axially and spirally striate, with a row of abont 9 tubercles above

the suture giving a carinate appearance to the whorl anteriorly immediately

above the suture; below the suture an inconspicuous row of fine, numerous heads.

Suture slightly undulating with a single fine lira imbricating above,

Dimensions—Height 9-1, diameter 2+2 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Hololype—Tate Mus, Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1643,

\aterial—Seven paratypes, Abattoirs Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs Bore, Adelaide.

Subfamily ATAXOCERITHITNAE.

Genus Araxocerirnium Tate, 1594,

Ataxooerithitan Vale, 1894, Journ. Roy. Soc. NUS-W., 27, p, 179,

Type species (a.d.) Cerithium serotinum A. Adams.

Alaxocerithium bidenticulatum sp. nov.

pl. 2,, figs. 6, 7

uf, Ataxocerithium sp. Tadbrook, 1941, Traus. Roy. Soe. 5. Aust., 65 (1), pe 100.

Diagnosis—An Ataxoccrithium with about 26 axial costae on the penultimate

whorl crossed by strong spiral cords increasing from three on the first adult whorl

to from five to eight on the body whorl. Five on the penultimate whorl. Inner

lip with 2 denticles on the columella and one posterior denticle continuing within

the aperture as a fairly thick ril» bordering a slight posterior canal.

Description of Holotype—Shell of moderate size, apex broken, seven adult

whorls remaining; whorls slightly convex, suture deep, canaliculate. Whorls

sewiptured with narrow axial costae, about 26 on the penultimate whorl, which

are crossed and slightly tuberculated by strong spiral cords with straight sides.

The cords ave not regularly spaced, and on the penultimate whorl the twa

posterior cords are equal, with interspaces of equivalent width, while the next

two cords are nearly contiguons; the anterior cord is spaced as the two posterior

cords, The interspaces are subrectangular and. not very deep or sharply eut-

lined. Base canvexly oblique with five spiral cords, the lowest of which only

purtly embraces the anterior canal; there are in addition faint axial growth

striac, Aperture quadrately ovate, outer lip broken in the holotype, inner lip

thin and reeurved over columella with twa small denticles on the anterior half

ancl one denticle at the posterior, which continues within the aperture as a

fairly thick rib bordering a canal, visible within but not cutting through the

outer lip. Antezior canal of moderate length, tubular,

Dimensions—Height 11, diameter 4 mm.

Paratype a—Specimen consisting of last twa whorls with aperture

complete,

Paratype b—Juyenile with protoconch undamaged. Protoconeh sharp and

prominent, of one-and-a-half smooth, high convex turns followed by a half turn

with brephic axials.

Type Locality—Weymouth’s Bore,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus, Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15159.

Observations—Finlay (1927, p. 353) has noted that both Australian and

New Zealand examples of Ataxoverithium occasionally possess a rudimentary

plait, The slight denticles which are a distinguishing feature of this species

would appear to be a specific character.

Material—Wolotype and paratype a, Weymouth’s Bore; paratype b and 24

incomplete paratypes, Abattoirs Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distributiun—Hindmarsh agd Abattoirs Bores.

Ataxocerilhium sp.

Alaxoverithium eoncatenutum Tale, Ludbrovk, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Aust., 65 (1), p. LOO.

Ohseriations—One incomplete speeimen from Abattoirs Bore is distinet

from bidenticulatum. Sculptured with about 30 axial costae per whorl crassed

and tuberculated by regular spiral cords of which there are 7 on the penultimate

and 9 on the body whorl, The sculpture is finer and more even than in bidenti-

culatum and differs from convatenatum with which the shell was previously

identified in that the spiral and not the axial sculpture is dominant. Shape of the

shell is also distinctive. Whorls are convex and the suture is impressed but nat

canalicnlate as in bidenticulatum.

Genus Apecacertrutum Ludbrook, 1941.

Adelacerithium Ludbrook, 1941, Trans, Ray. Soc, §, Aust., 65 (1), p. 90.

Type species (monotypy) Adelacerithium merultum Ludbravk,

Adelacerithium merultam Tudbrook

Adelaverithiwnm merultim Tmadbrook, 1941, ‘Trans. Roy. Soc. 8. Anst., G5 (1), p, 90, ph 4,

fig. 23; Colton, 1992, Geol, Surv. 8. Aust. Boll. 27, appendix 4, p. 245; Ludbrouk, L454,

‘Truns, Ray. Soe. 8. Aust, 77, p. 5th

Piagnesis—l4 adult whorls in a heivht of 9-5 mm. Whorls flattoned,

sculptured with fine, prominent curved axial costae, 24 on the penultimate

whorl, crossed by approximately equidistant spiral lirae, 5 on the penultimate

whorl; intersections slightly granulosc, Number of costae per whorl rapidly

increasing at about the seventh whorl wad decreasing in strength towards the

aperture, Spiral sculpture variable in Jater whorls,

Dimensians—Hoight 9:5, diameter 2°23 mm,

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1630,

Ohservations—The genus Adelacerithium is closely related to Taxonia Finlay

which is restricted to the Nukumaruan iu New Zealand, The sculpture in

Adelacerithium is finer, there being 4 to 5 spirals. instead of typically three in

Tuxonia. The base of Taxonia appears to be less convex than that of Adela-

rerttéhium, so tar as one can tell in the absence of the type species of Taxonie,

Material—Holatype and 14 paratypes, Abattoirs Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs Bore, Adclaide.

Family CERITHIDAE,

Subfamily Lrrropivar.

Genus Diata A. Adams, 1861.

Diala A. Adamy, 1861, Aon, Mag, Nat. Hist, ser, 3, 8, p. 242.

Type species (s.d. Fischer, 1895) Diala varia A. Adams.

Subgenus Merecpra Ludbrook, 1941.

Meveldia Vudbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soo. 8. Aust. 65 (1), p. 92.

Type species (monotypy) Mereldia incommoda Ludbrook.

Diala (Mereldia) incommoda (Ludbrook)

Mereldia incammada Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Avst., 65 (1), p. 92.

Diagnosis—A Mereldia dittering from Diala in having a dome-shaped

proteconch and persistently striated whorls. Protoconch of two fattened whorls

and nine adult whorls in a height of 10 mm. Whorls sculptured with about 16

fine. spiral striae per whorl, unequally spaced.

Dinensions—Ueight 10, diameter 3:6 mm,

Type Lorality—ahattoirs Bore.

Lucation of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1638.

Observations—Intreduced with full generic rank, Mereldia now appears on

examination of a wide range of Diala to warrant no more than subgeneric dis-

tinction from Diala-s, str. The shell is a good deal larger than typical Diala, and

the striations are persistent over the whole shell,

Material—Holotype and 4 paratypes, Abattoirs Bore; 1 specimen, Hindmarsh

Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creck Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs and Hindmarsh Borcs,

Subfamily CepirHiuNae.

Genus Brrriuat Leach, 1847,

Bittiwm Leach in Gray, 1847, Ann, Mag. Nat Fist. 20, p, 270,

(Cerithiulim Tiberi, 1569, Bull) Malac. Ltal., 2, p, 263.)

Type species (s.d. Gray, 1847) Murex reticulatum Montfort=

Strombiformis reticulatus Da Costa.

Subgenus Seauertrmsr Cossmann, 1896,

Semibittiune Cossmann, 1896, Ann. Sov. Mulae. Belg., 31, Mem, p. 29

rar Tredule, 1924, Proc. Linn. Soc. N-5.W., 49, pp. 183, 246, non. Grote, 1878,)

Cavozeliana Strand, 1928, Arch. Naturgesch, 92, A.8, p. 66.)

Type species (s.d. Cossmann, 1906) Cerithium cancellatum Lamarck,

Bittium (Semibittium) subgranarium sp, noy.

pl. 2. fig. 8.

Cacoseliana cf. pranaria Kiener, Ludbrook, 1941, ‘rans. Roy. Soc. S. Aust., 65 (1), p, 100

Cacozcliana, granaria Kiener, Cotton, 1952, Geol, Surv. S. Aust, Bull. 27, appenrlix 4, p, 245.

Diagnosis—Protoconch of three narrowly convex, smooth turns and § adult

whorls in a height of 4mm. Diameter one-quarter height, Whorls decreasing in

convexity anteriorly, Sculpture ou the whorls of five flat spiral cords separated

by narrow lincar interspaces and about 14 narrow axial costae per whorl, Axial

costae cross and tuberculate the posterior three of the spiral cords and fade out

on the anterior portion of each whorl so that the anterior two cords are not

tuberculate. Four plain spiral cords on the base.

Description of Holetype-—Shell very small, acutely conical. Protoconch

somewhat diimaged in the holotype, of three narrowly convex turns. Adult

whorls 8, feebly convex and decreasing in convexity anteriorly from the early

spire whorls to the body whorl. Suture deep, Body whorl about one-third

height of shell, subangular at the periphery. Aperture obliquely and narrowly

oyate with a short anterior canal, slightly curved to the left. Posterior canal

absent. Outer lip somewhat coucavely curved, not varicose, but there is a vurix

behind the lip, about one-quarter way round the body whorl. Oraament on the

whorls of five Hat spiral cords separated by narrow linear interspaces, and

about 14 narrow axial costae per whorl, The axial costae cross and tuber-

culate the posterior three of the spiral cords and fade out on the anterior portion

of each whorl so that the anterior two cords are not tuberculate. Base oblique

and slightly convex, with four plain spiral cords,

Dimensions—Height 4, diameter 1, height of body whorl 1-3 mm.

Type Locality—tlindmarsh Bore, 450-487 fect,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15160,

Obscrvations—This species is closely related to the Recent B. (S.) granarium

Kiener, with which it has previously been compared. It is much smaller than

granarium which has all the spiral cords on the whorls tuberculate; in sub-

granarium the axial ribs fade out on the anterior portiou of the shell where the

cords are simple. The posterior three cords only are tuberculated by the axials.

Material—Holotype and three paratypes, Hindmarsl: Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs. wid Hindmarsh Bares,

Genus Turmciim Menterosato, 1890,

Thericinum Monterosato, 1890, Nat, Sicil.,; 9 p. 143,

(Valgocerithium Cossmann, 1895, in Sacco, Moll. ‘Verr, lerz,, 17, pr. 7.)

(Pithocertthiun Sacco, 1895, thid., p. 28.) .

Plioearthium Monterosato, 1911, Ciorn, Sci, Nat, Econ, Palermo, 28, p, 87.1

Gladiocerithium Montcrasate, 1911, thil., » GS, )

Dittloeerithium Monterosato, 1911, thie, p. 71.)

( Hirtocerithiym Monterosatu, 19LL, ihid., p, 73.)

(Lithocerithium Monterosato, 1911, ihid., p. 75.)

Type species (o.d.) Murex alacastrum Brocchi = Cerithium vulgatum

Bruguiere.

Subgenus Teerreruns §.. str.

Thericium (Thericium) fallax (1.udbrook)

oh 1d. fig: 5,

Tervbralia fallax Lawlbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Sac. S. Aust, 63 (1). p. bl, pl 4, fix, 21)

Cotton, 1952, Geol. Surv. $. Aust. Bull, 27, appendix 4, p. 245.

Diagnosis—Protoconch of two small globose whorls followed by six convex

whorls, very finely and conspicuously cancellate, posterior half more Anely can-

cellate than anterior half of cach whorl, Wharls plicate from about sixth whorl,

plications about seven per whorl and increasing in prominence anteriorly.

Spiral sculpture becomes dominant from seventh whorl and caneelation clis-

appears. In later whorls plications and interspaces crossed by fine spiral threads

which are at first rounded and in the later whorls become flattened, each sup-

porting a median striition.

Dimensions—Ueight 31, diawneter 11-5 mm,

Type Locality—aAhbattoirs Bore,

Lacation of Holotype—Tate Mus, Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T1621,

Observations—One specimen (pl. 1, fig. 5) complete except for the apex,

was recovered from a bore: put down on Pecze’s property, Section 4251, Hondred

of Munno Para, in 1955.

Material—Portions of abuut 70 paratypes, mainly juveniles, Abattoirs Bore;

6 spedimbns, Weymouth’s Bore; hypotype, Sec, 4251, Hd. Murmo Para, at 238 to

256. feet.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sauds,

Geographical Distribution—Adelaide District,

Subgenus CHavanicenraium subgen, nov.

Subgeneric Characters—Shell with true varices, generally one strong varix

on the body whorl opposite the aperture. Aperture oblique, ovate, with a short,

pointed posterior canal and a parietal tubercle below it. Anterior canal oblique

and slightly recurved, Columella concave, without plaits, as in Thericium.

Shell differs from that genus in having the axial sculpture suppressed in the early

whorls and developing into convex, rounded axial ribs or folds in the later

whorls, Whorls with a subsutural band which commonly interrupts the axial

ribs, Outer lip characteristically inflexed, Columella generally with one ur

hyo spiral furrows extending «nm the base below the periphery and yisible par-

ticularly in younger shells.

Type specics Terelralia adelaidensis Howchin & Cotton.

Thericitum (Chayanicerithium) adelaidense (Howchin & Cotton)

pl. 1, fig, 3.

Lerebralia adeluidensis Howehin & Cotton, 1956, Trans. Roy. Soc, S. Aust., 60, p. 181, pl 1,

figs. 1, 2; Ludbrook, 1941, Tram. Roy. Soc, S, Aust, #5 (1). p. LOD.

Campanile (lelaidensis Mowchin & Cotton, Cotten, 1953, Ceol Smrv, S, Aust. Bull 27,

appendix 4, p, 245,

Diaguosis—Early whorls flat to concave, later whorls convex. Sculpture

comparatively line aud inconspicuons in the early whorls with a subsutural

band supporting 2 or 3 spiral striac; anterior three-quarters of whorl, which is

medially constricted, sculptured with about § somewhat irregular spiral cords,

seme of which are surmounted and divided by spiral striae; interspaces linear,

much narrower than cords, and deeper anteriorly so that the cords appear to

be imbricating. Whole whorl crossed by concave growth striae and numerous

axial castac; costac decrease in number and incréase in strength to about 12 on

the penultinate whorl. Strong costae in anterior whorls of adult shell are inter-

rupted or effaced posteriorly by a constriction in the posterior third of the whorl.

Dimenstons—Height 85, diameter 27 min,

Type Locality—Glanyille Bore, 375-400 feet.

Location of Holotype—S. Aust. Mus., Reg, No. D 12852.

Description of Hypotype (Hindmarsh Bore, pl, 1, fig. 3)—Shell large,

solid, elongate, conical, carly whorls flat to concave, later whorls convex. Suture

imbricating, undulating in later whorls, straight in early whorls. Sculpture com-

paratively fine and conspicuous in the early whorls, with a subsutural band,

somewhat more than one-quarter width of the whorl, supporting two or three

spiral striae, the rest-of the whorl, which is medially constricted, sculptured with

about eight rather irregular spiral cords, sore of which are surmounted and

divided by the spiral striae; intersaces linear, much narrower than cords and

‘leeper anteriorly so that the cords appear to be imbricating. Band and cords

all crossed concavely by growth striae and by numerous gradually developing

axial costac, which tend to tuberculate the spirals, Axial costae decrease in

number and increase in intensity ta abort twelve on the penultimate whorl,

In the anterior whorls of the adult shell the strong enstae are interrupted ur

eHaced posteriorly by a constriction in the posterior third of the whorl,

Aperture oblique, ovate, with a short, pointed posterior canal and a pos-

terior tubercle below it oo the inner lip. Inner Sip reflexed over the arcuate

columella. Anterior canal short and strongly refexed with a twist at the anterior

end of the columella, Outer lip expanded and slightly produced anteriorly,

concave posteriorly, and conyex anteriorly in profile. Lip not yaricate, but

there is a strong varix ou the body whor] between one-half and two-thirds the

distance: from Ue outer lip.

Obsercations—This is one of the most typical and restricted gastropods of

the Dry Creek Sans. Its superficial resemblance in shape and sculpture to

Terebralia palustris Linné, an estuarine Indo-Pacific specics, led the original

authors to locate it in Terebralia. The yesemblance, however, is entirely super-

ficial and appears to be a case of homeomorphy; the columella as revealed in

croced specimens lacks the diagnostic plaits of T'erebralia, while the stroug varix

on the body whorl identities the shell with the Cerithiidae, In almost all respects

the shell is a typical Therivium. However, the sculpture lacks the angulate

axial costae of Thericium s. stv, the carly whorls are flatter and the subsutural

hand is characteristic, The anterior canal is short in the adult but appears

longer in the juvenile, is oblique and slightly recurved; the tooth-like tercle

is recounizable only when the aperture is completely preserved, but there are

generally one or more strong cords below the periphery on the base, not neces-

sarily related to the tubercle. ‘These are very conspicuous in the tropical C, (T.)

opportunuma and in the Adelaide species.

The subgenus is therefore created, named for Monsieur Andre Chavan of

Seyssel, France, who has studied the classification of the Cerithiidie, Into the

snbyenus fall, in addition to the type species, Cerithinm torri Tate, C. pritchardt

Harris, as well as the Indo-Pacific opportnnum Bayle and the common Italian

species varicosum Brocchi. The Parisian Eocene semicostatin and filiferwnt,

beth nf Deshayes, may possibly belong to the same lincage.

Materia!—Hypotype and 4 broken specimens, Hindmarsh Bore; 2. speci-

mens, Woymeuth’s Bore; 1 broken specimen, Kooyonga Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creck Sands.

Crographical Distribution—Adelaide District.

Thericium (Chayanicerithium) tovri (J'ate)

old, figs. 1, 2.

Cevthinm torri ‘Tate, 1899, Trans. toy. Soe. 5. Aust, 83 (1), p, LOU, pl ty tg, 2

Diagnosis—A fairly large Charanicerilliium sculptured with conspicuous,

distant, raised, moderately Oblique. more or less nodulose axial costae, conspicu-

ously interrupted in the posterior of each whorl and continuous in the anterior

part of the whorl only, at least on the penultimate whorl. In young shells entire

whorl covered with close, irregular spiral striations generally stronger on the

costay, ancl fainter axial growth lines concave to the aperture,

Dimensions—Total estimated length 160 mm., diameter 24 mm,

Type Locality—Murray Desert’? — Tareena, N.S.W,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 532, Hypo-

lypes, B15175, F 15176, Tate Mus, Coll.

Observations—-Juveniles of this species are difficult to separate [rom juveniles

uf T, (C.) pritchardi (Harris), and closcly resemble the Recent T (C.) oppor-

tunwmn (Bayle) -- Cerithium polygonum Sowerby tram Nort hern Anstralia. The

juterruption of the axial vostar and their nodulose character in the adult serve

in distinguish the species. Tho holotype is a larger shell than the Dry Creek

Sanus relatives which attain an estimated! total length of between 80 and 90 mm,

Material—Ilolotyps, hypotype and 11 other specimens, Abattoirs Bore; 7

specimens, Bore, Sec. 4251, Ud. Muuiia Pavay 1 specimen, Jones's Bore; 5 speci-

metis, Weymouth's Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creck Saruls and unnamed formation, Murfay

Thasin,

Geovraphical Distribution—Adelaide District, P Tareena, N.S.W.

Genus Semivestacus Cossmann, 1559:

Seminertuyus Cossmann, 1889, Ann. Soc. Roy, Mal. Belg., 24, p. 28,

Type species (0.d.) Cerithium unisulcatum Lamarck.

Semivertagus. capillatus Tate

pl. 2, fig. 9.

Semiveriusts capillatus Tate, 1894, Journ. Roy. Soc. N.S.W., 27, py 178, ph aii, fix. I;

Demnant & Kitson, 1903, Rec. Geol. Sney, Vic., I (2), p. 144: Gudbrook, 1941, Trans,

Rey. Bec 5. Aust,, 69 {1}, p. 100, Cotton, 1952, Geol, Surv, S. Aust. Bull, 27, appendix

» D- £49,

Diagnosis—Twelve whorls in a length of 17 mm, Snture conspicuous, im-

bricating. Sculpture of about 20 spiral striac per whorl, narrower than inter-

spaces which increase in width towards the auterior suture, crossed by weaker

arched growth striae, Columella without plication, anterior canal short, inner

hip callous and reflected over columella, with a posterior tubercle.

Dimensions—Height 17, diameter 5 mm.

Type Locality—Dry Creek Bore,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1539c,

Material—Hypotype and 2 specimens, Hindmarsh Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Adelaide. District.

Genus Hypornocuus Cotton, 132,

Hypotrochtys Cotton, 1932, Rec, $. Aust, Mus., 4 (4), p. 540.

Type species (o.d.) Cerithium monachus Crosse & Mischer.

Hypotrochus semiplicatus sp. nov.

pl. 2, fig. 10,

ef, Mypotrachus penetricinetus Cotton, Ludbraok, 1041, Trans. Roy, Soc. S, Aust, 65 (1),

Pp. 100,

Hypotrochus penetricinetys Cutten, 1952, Geol. Surv. S. Aust. Bull. 27, appemrlix 4, p. 245,

Diagnosis—Whorls slightly convex, angulute above the suture; eight adult

whorls in a height of 6 mm., sealptured with axial plicae, 9 per whorl, obsolete

on the posterior part of the whorl, broadening and increasing in strength to-

wards the anterior suture immediately above which they meet a suprasutural

cord which is undulated on its anterior side by the anterior limit of the plicae.

Plicae become obsolete on the body whorl, Spiral sculpture of four deep and

clear cut striae and the flattish suprasutural cord which is bordered above by

the anterior striae and undulated below by the axial plicae on all the whorls

but the body whorl where it is represented by a wider band between the striae.

Description of Holotype—Shell small, elongate-conical, surface smooth and

rathex polished, Whorls slightly convex and angulate above the suture; suture

linear, with a tendency to undulate. Apex small and elevated, of two smooth

turns, adult whorls eight, of which the first is sculptured with one strong breplilu

spiral, the next six whorls with nine axial plicac per whorl, obsolete in the pos-

terior part of the whorl, broadening and increasing in strength towards the

anterior suture above which they meet a suprasutural cord which is undulated

on its anterior side by the lower edge of the plicae. Plicae become obsolete on

the body whorl and die out over the whole of the whorl. Spiral sculpture of

four fuirly deep and clear-cut striae and the suprasutural cord bordered above

by the axial phcae on all the whorls but the body whorl, where it is represented

by a wider band between the striae. Four evenly-placed striae from the peri-

phery, which is subangular, over the buse to the columella. Aperture subovate

and oblique, columella gently arched, anterior canal short and turned ta the

left. Outer lip with a -varix behind it

Dimensions—Height 6, diameter 2, height of body-whorl 2-7, height af

aperture 1°5 mm,

Type Locality—Weymouth's Bore, 310-330) feet,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll. Univ, of Adelaide, F 15161

Obscrvations—Vhis small Hypotrochus is distinguishable from the Recent

penetricincius by the absence of keels, There is a suggestion of carination at

the cord above the suture, hut it can scarcely be described as a keel, and is

not present on the body whorl,

Material—Nolotype and 12 paratypes, Weymouth’s Borc, 18 paratypes,

Abultairs Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Weymouth’s aud Ahattoirs Bnres, Adelaide.

Family CKRITHIOPSIDAE.

Genus Cerirumu.a Verrill, 1882.

Cerithiella Vervill, 1982, Trans, Gonnect, Acad, 5, p. 522.

Type species (0.d.) Cerithium metula Lovéi.

Subgenus Coxmiianta subgen, nov.

Subgenerio Characters—Shell very small and very elongate, subulate, shin-

ing and solid. Whorls fat. Protoconch large and clevated, multispiral, tip

hetergstrophic, first 2 whorls only partially in contact. Smooth apical! whorls

frllawed by one-and-a-half brephic turns with close concayely-curvmy axials.

Adult whorls ornamented with fattish thick spiral ribs which cross and tuher-

culate the fairly numerous axial ribs. Axial nbs nearly straight, not curved as

in Cevithiella. s. str. Aperture subquadrate. outer lip nearly perpendicular in

peor caste! af eoncave as in Cerithiella s. str; Anterior canal strongly twisted.

use Hat, :

Type species Cerithiella trigemmata Chapman & Crespin. The subgenus

is named in honour of Dr. L. R. Cox of the British Muscum (Natural History ),

Cerithiella (Coxellaria) trigemmata Chapman & Crespin

pl. 2, fe, 11.

Centhiele trizemmatu Chapman & Crespin, 1928, Rec. Geol. Surv. Vie. 5 (1), 9. 116. pl. 8,

fie, 48; Codbrouk, 1941, Trans. Roy, Soc. $. Aust, 65 (1), p. 100; Crespin, 1943, Aust.

Min. Res. Sure Bull, 9, p. 96) (mimeverdphed).

Certhiella (lapsus calami for Cerithiella) trigemmatir Chapman & Crespin, Cotton, 1952,

Geol. Surv. S. Aust. Bull. 27, appendix 4. p. 243.

Diagnosis—16 whorls in a height of 8 mm, Protoconch large and elevated,

tip pointed and heterostrophic, apical 3 whorls followed by one-and-a-half turns

with brephic axials, Adult whorls flat, ornamented with ten straight axial costae

per whorl, crossed and tuberculated by three flattish spiral ribs about equal to

the interspaces. Interspaces rectangular, smooth, Suture linear, excavate.

Aperture subqnadrate, outer lip straight and perpendicular in profile.

Dimensions—Ileight 3°75, diameter 1 mm.

Type Lacality--Mitchcell River, Victoria; Miocene.

' Lacation of Holutype-—-Dennant Coll., Nat. Mus., Melbourne,

Observations—lov this long-vanging and widespread species and the two

suececding species, the new subgenus Cowxellaria is ercated. Compared with the

ype species, Cerithtella metula Lovén trom the Narth Sea, species of C. (Coxel-

laria) ave different in textures the whorls are shining and solid and the growth

lines are not visible. Vhe whorls are typically flat, the shell is very elongute-

subulate. The sculpture is coarser and flatter and not so sharply cancellate as

iu Cerithiella 5, str. The axial sculpture of Cerifhiella ig markedly curved; it is

straight or nearly so in Coxellarid. The protoconch is large, resembling some

members of Triphora. ‘the subgenus is related ta or includes two species from

the Paris Basin Eocene; Cerithiella clava l.amarck and C. multispirata Deshayes.

in addition to the type species, the subgenus is represented by one closely re-

lated species, and one in which the spiral sculpture is absent, from Brown Coal

Shaft, Altona, Victoria, in the British Museum Collection.

Material—5 specimens, Abattoirs Bore; 2 specimens, Brown Coal Shaft,

Altoma, Victoria, B.M. Coll.

Stratigraphical Range—*Tertiary”.

Geographical Distribution—Gippsland, Vic., ta Adelaide, $,A,

Cerithiella (Coxellaria) perelongata (Ludbrook)

Cerlthiopsis porelongatus Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soe S$. Aust. 65 (1), p. 90, pl. 4,

fie, 25 (in pwt).

Diagnosis—Protoconch elevated, three carinate, large, smooth, taperin

whorls; tip heterostvophic. Adult whorls 8 in 2 height of 6 mm. fattened,

sculptured with three, equal spiral costae crossed by about 16 axial costae per

whorl less conspicuous than the spirals which are flatly gemmulate at the inter-

sections, At first the whorls are carinate at the anterior but rapidly flatten.

The median spiral tends to be more gemmulate than the anterior and posterior

which are flattened.

Dimensions—Height 6-1, diameter 1-1 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Rare, Adelaide,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1451.

Ohservations—One perfect specimen was obtained from Weymouth’s Bore.

The eleyated protoconch with a large second whorl, strongly carinate, and a

smaller third whor! is followed by adult whorls at first carinate near the suture

at the position of the anterior of the three spiral ribs.

The suture and interspaces are linear, in the later whorls the suture being

distinguishable from the interspaces between the spirals only by being more

excavate.

Material—Holotype and 2 paratypes, Abattoirs Bore; 2 specimens, ane

perfect, Weymouth’s Bore.

Stratizgraphical Range—Dry Creck Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs and) Weymouth’s Bores, Adelaide.

Cerithiella (Coxellaria) swperspiralis sp. nov.

pl, 2, fig. 12.

Cerithlopsis perelongatus Ludhrook, £941, Trans, Roy. Sec. §, Aast., 65 €1), p. YO Cin part).

Diagnosis—Shell large for the subgenus and extremely elongate, Sculpture

on the flat whorls of about 18 relatively inconspicuous axial ribs crossed by

three strong spirals of which the anterior and median are narrower and more

roundly gemmulate at the junctions with axials, the posterior broader and flatter

and only obsoletely gemmoulate.

Description of Holotype—Shell incomplete, early whorls missing, nine adult

whorls remaining; large for the subgenus, solid, very elongate-subulate, Whorls

flat, suture linear, and inconspicuous unless viewed from the apex towards the

aporture, when it is seen to be imbricated by the posterior spiral rib, Whorls

sculptuved with numerous axial ribs, eighteen on the pennitimate whorl, crossed

by three strong spirals with two equal interspaces between them. The ‘anterior

and median spirals are narrower than the postcrior and wre more distinctly and

roundly gemmulate. The posterior rib borders the suture, is flat and only

obsoletely gemmulate, All the ribs are steeply terminated on the posterior side

and gently slope anteriorly, he contrast is shown by viewing from apex to

aperture, Aperture broken, outer lip indetcrminahle, columella concaye; re-

mains of anterior canal shown by twist at the end of the columella, Base Hat,

smooth except for concave axial growth striae crowding in towards the columella.

Periphery angulate with two smooth coris,

Dimensions—Length of 9 whorls 8-5, diameter 2-5; total estimated leneth

12 mm. or greater.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Lecation of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll,, Univ. of Adelaide, F 15163.

_ Observations—In the original description of Cerithiopsis perelongatus (Lud-

brook, 1941, p. 90) a paratype was cited as a much larger shell with sculpture

consistent with that of the holotype. The two specimens of perelongatus from

Weymouth’s Bore haye now enabled the species to be more accurately diags

nosed, and it is realised that the large specimen is not conspecific with perelon-

gatus, The sculpture is not, as stated previously, consistent with that of

perelongatus.

Muterial—Dolotype only,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs Bore, Adelaide.

Genus Sxira A. Adams, 1861.

Seila A. Adams, 1861, Ann. Mag. Nut, Hist. ser, 3, 7, p. 131.

Type species (s.d, Dall, 1889) Triphoris dextroversa Adams & Reeye,

Subgenus Notosrma Finlay, 1927,

Notoseild Finlay, 1927, Trans, N.Z. Inst., 57, p. 382:

Type species (o,d.) Cerithium terebelloides Hutton.

Seila (Notoseila) triplanicincta sp. nov.

pl. 2, figs. 13, 14.

Seila (Notoseila) erocea Angas, Lanlbrouk, 1941, ‘Vrans, Koy. Soc, § Aust., 65 (1), p. 100,

Diagnosis—Shell very elongate-subulate, with a total of 15 whorls in a

height of 12 min, Sculptured with three flat equal spiral ribs on each whorl,

approximately equal to the iuterspaces. Ribs smooth, with flat upper surface

and sides. at right angles to the upper surface. Interspaces flat, marked by

axial growth lines. Suture linear or marked by a fine thread.

Description of Holotype—Shell of moderate size for the genus, very clongate-

subulate. Protocouch large and elevated, tip broken but 2 whorls remaining,

smooth and convex, Adult whorls flat. gradually increasing, sculptured with

thiree flat spirals om each whorl of equal size and approximately equal to the

interspaces. Upper surface of ribs smooth and fat, sides at right angles to

the wpper surface. Interspaves crossed by fine axial striuae of growth, Suture

imperceptible but indicated by a fine spiral lira. Aperture hroken in the holo-

type. Columella concave, with a very stronvly recurved short anterior canal.

Dimensions—Height 12, diameter 2 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype—-Tate Mus. Qoll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15163,

Paratype—A portion of a specimen consisting of the body und penultimate:

whorls shows the aperture as subqnadrate with the outer lip perpendicular when

viewed in profile. ‘The base is Hat and smooth, except for 2 lirae, finer than the

spiral ribs, on the angulate periphery.

Observations—S. (N.) triplanicineta is nol conspecific with S. (N.) crocea,

‘Yhe ribs are quite flat, the whorls are not at all convex except for the protoconch,

and the shell is more attenuytect.

Materiak—Holotype, Abattoirs Bore, 2 paratypes, Hindmarsh Bore,

Steatigraphical Range—-Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Ahattoirs and Hindmarsh Bores, Adelaide.

Family 'I'RIPITORIDAL,

Genus Trietrona Blainville, 1823.

Triphora Bluinyille, 1828, Dict, Sci. Nut, 55, p, 344.

Type species (a.d.) Triphora gemmata. Blainville.

Subgenus IsorrpHoRA Catton & Godirey, 1931.

Tsotriphora Cotton & Godfrey, 1931, S. Aust. Nat. 12 (4), p. 52.

Type species (0.d.) Triphora tasmanica= T'riforis tasmantca Tenison-Worls,

Triphora (Isotriphora) salisburyensis sp. nov-

pl. 2, fig. 15.

Triphora sp. Ladbrook, 1941, Trans, Roy, Sec. S. Aust, 65 (1), p, 92.

Diagnosis—Protoconch of 8 gemmulate whorls, blunt at tip. Adult whorls

il, making a total of 14 whorls in a height of 7 mm. First two adult whorls

with two rows of granules; on the third whorl a thread rises between them and

erenunlly develops into a third row of granules. The granules are produced at

the intersection of the axials by three equal spirals, which are steeply termin-

aled on their sides, and the interspaces tend to be rhombic. Suture canaliculate,

Base with two keels. one ou the periphery and one Jess than halfway between

it and the base of the columella,

Description of Holotype—Protoconch broken. Adult whorls ten, of which

the first two have two raws of granules, On the third a thread rises between

them and gradually develops into a third row of granules. These granules are

produced at the points of intersection of the radial costac, about 20 per whorl,

and the three equal spirals which override the axials. Spirals steeply cut off

on their sides, interspaces tending to be rhombic. Suture linear, deeply set in

a channel between two rows of granules, Base smooth except for axial growth -

lines with two keels, one on the periphery and one less than halfway hetween

the periphery and the base of the columella, Outer lip, when viewed in profile,

is at first convex then nearly straight, effnse at the base and upcurved to mect

the base of the columella. Anterior canal strongly retroflexed and almost

cylindrical.

Dimensions—Height 7, diameter 1-3 mm.

Type Locality—Weymouth’s Bore, Adelaide.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15164,

Ohservations—Compared with the type species of the subgenus, T. (1.)

tasmanica, the present species is smaller and more attennated. There are 14

whorls in a height of 7 mm, as contrasted with 1§ whorls in a height of 9 mm.

in tasmanica. The sharp termination of the cdges of the spirals is distinctive,

together with the disposition of the keels on the base.

Material—Holetype atl paratype, Weymonth's Bore; one fragment,

Abattoirs Bore:

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs and Weyrmouth's Bores, Adelaide.

Subgenus Norosinister Finlay, 1927,

Notoasinistey inlay, 1927, ‘Trans. NZ, Inst., 57, p. 384,

Type species (o.d.) Triphora fasceling Suter.

Triphora (Notosinister) praegranifera sp. nov.

pl. 2, fg. 16.

Triphrva sp, Tudbyrook 1941, ‘Trans, Roy. Soe, & Aust. 65 (1), p. 92.

Diaynosis——A. Notosinister with protoconch of two smooth turns followed

hy three torns carinate in the anterior one-third; adult whorls nine making total

of 14 whorls in a height of 4.4 mm. First four whorls sculptured with 2 rows

of about 16 granules per whorl, a third row developing between them at the

fifth whorl. Suture linear, inconspicuous, Base smooth, with three spiral cords.

Description of Holofype—Shell elongate-turreted, solid, somewhat pupi-

form, Protoconch Jarge, elevated, polygyrate, of two smooth turns followed by

three turns carinate in the anterior one-third and carrying about 20 brephic

axials per whorl. Adult whorls 9, of which the first four are sculptured with

two rows of about 16 granules per whorl, a third row rising between them at

the fitth whorl and increasing gradually im strength until on the last whorl

there are three approximately equal rows, the posterior being somewhat. stronger

than the other two. Suture inconspicuous, linear, Base smooth with three

spiral cords. Outer lip broken in the holotype.

Dimensions—Height 4-4, diameter 1:5 mm.

Type Locality—Weymouth’s Bore, 310-330 feet.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15165,

Observations—T, (N,) granifera Brazier appears to be the nearest relative

to the present species,

Muteriul—Holotype and one paratype, Weymouth’s Bore; 13 paratypes,

mostly broken, Abattoirs Bare.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands,

teographical Distribution—Weymouth’s and Abattoirs Bores, Adelaide.

Superfamily SCALACEA.

Family SCALIDAE,

Genus AmaArA H, & A, Adams, 1533,

Amara UW. & A, Adams, 1853, Gen. Rec. Moll, 1, p. 223.

Type species (s.d. Fischer, 1885) Scalaria magnifica Sowerby.

Subgenus AMATA s. str,

Amaea (Amaea) triplicata (Tate)

pl. 3, fig, T.

Scalaria ( Eglisic) triplicata Tate, 1890, Trans. Roy. Sne. S, Aust, 13 (2), p. 231.

Sealaria triplicate Tate, 1892, id_, Supp. pl. 9, fis, 2.

fiulisia tripiicata "Tate, Marris, 1897, Cat. Tert. Moll. Brit, Mus., 1, p, 270; Dennant & Kitson,

1903, Hec, Geol, Sury. Vie. L (2), p. 138; Ludbrook, 1941, ‘lrans: Roy. Soc. $, Aust.,

65 (1), p. 100,

Diqgnosis—An Amaea with 135 whorls in a height of 28 mm. Sculptured

with about 25 thin, more or less elevated costae per whorl, which are curved

forwaril and decurrent at the posterior suture; axials cither crossed by or crossing

tliree prominent eleyated rounded spiral cords which are a little to the anterior

of the whorl. Body whorl with four strong spiral cords, one on the periphery,

Base with about 10 spiral lirae crossed by fine radials corresponding to the

axial costae om the whorls,

Dimensions—Ileight 25, diameter 7, height and width of aperture 5 mm.

Type Locality—Muddy Creek, Victoria; Pliocene,

Leevation of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 790D-,

Observutions—The species triplicata belongs to Amaea s. str, which is re-

stricted to the Indo-Pacific in Recent times, the nearest specics to the Fossil

heing A. kienert (Canefri) from Darnley Island, The varix on the outer lip,

cited by Wenz (1940, p, 804) as a gencric character is not diagnostic as it is

frequently absent altogether. A. triplicata has also been recorded trom Abattoirs

and Croydon Bores,

Meterial—One broken specimen, Tindmarsh Bore,

Stratigrayhical Range—Kalimnan to Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Gippsland, Vietoria, to Adelaide. S.A.

Amaea (Amaca) sp,

A single broken specimen, congeneric with triplicata, occurs in Hindmarsh

Bore, with four sharp and narrow equal spiral cords and a smaller posterior

cord, crossed by about 24 axial costae per whorl. Sufficicnt material is not

available for comparison and accurate diagnosis. The number and character of

the spiral cords distinguish the specimen trom friplicata.

Genus CrsoyremMa Mirch, 1853.

Cirsotrema Morch, 1852, Cat. Convhyliol., 1, p. 49.

Type species (monotypy) Scalaria varicosum, Lamarck,

Subgenus DANnevicens Iredale, 1936.

Darnnevigena Tredale, 1936, Rec, Aust. Mus., 19, p. 303.

Type species (o.d.) Dannevigenu martyr Iredale.

Cirsotrema (Dannevigena) sp.

A fragment of a Dannevigena, consisting of most of the body whorl and

portion of the penultimate whorl. The species appears to be very close to the

type species Dannevigena martyr Iredale. The genus, so far as is known, is

restricted to southern Australia,

Material—One broken specimen, Weymouth’s Bore.

Genus Scara Bruguiére, 1792.

Scala Bruguiére, 1792, Eneye. meth, Vers,, 1 (2), p. 532.

{ Epitonium, Riding, 1798, Mus. Bolt., 2, p, 81.)

(Cyclostoma Lamarck, 1799, Mem. Soc. Hist. nat. Puris, p.. 74.)

(Scalaria Lamarck, 1801, Syst. Anim., p. 88.)

(Scalarus. Montfort, 1810, Conch, Syst., 2, p. 294.)

(Aciona Leach, 1815, Zoul. Miscell., 2, p. 79.

Seale Bruguiére, 1792, Wenz, 1940, Handb. Paliioz. Gastr., 4, p. 806 (synonymy).

Type species (s.d. Thiele, 1929) Turbo scalaris Linné.

Subgenus Hmroscara Monterosato, 1890,

Hirtuscula Monterassto, 1890, Natur, Sicil. 9, p. 149.

{ Linctoscula Monterasato, 1890, air.)

(Foreoscala Boury, 1909, Journ. de Conch., 57. p. 257.)

baculecela Boury, 1909, ihid.)

Prudentiscala Iredale, 1936, Rec. Aust. Mus., 19, p, 299,)

Hirtoscala Monterosato, 1890, Wenz, 1940, Handh. Paldoz. Gast., 4, p, 808 (synonymy),

Type species (o,d.) Scalaria cantraingi Weinkauff,

Scala (Hirtoscala) sp.

Diagnosis—A small Hirtoseala with a large and elevated protoconch of

three globose turns. Adult whorls sculptured with abont 14 elevated oblique

axial ribs per whorl, somewhat extended and angulate posteriorly. Interspaces

smooth, Suture deep. Aperture subovate, entire; outer lip without varix.

Observations—In view of the fact that only one juvenile specimen is avail-

able of this apparently new species, it is not here described in full. The first

whorl of the apex is missing, there are 2 subsequent globose embryonic whorls

and three adult whorls, The species is closest to S. (H.) delicatula (Crosse &

Fischer). Recent, South Australia, from which it differs by comparison with the

holotype in the British Museum, in having a larger protoconch and fewer axials

in the carly whorls. ,

Both the present species and delicatula are readily comparable with can-

trainei, the type species of Hirfoscala with which Acutiscala is considered by

Wenz (1940, p. 808) to be synonymous.. The South Australian species are closer

to cantrainei than to philippinarum Sowerby, the type species of Avutiscala.

The subgenus Hirtoscala appears to have a wide distribution in warm seas.

Material—Onc juvenile, with broken tip, Weymouth’s Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribiction—Weymouth'’s Bore, 310-330. fext.

Superfamily PYRAMIDELLACEA.

Family MELANELLIDAE.

Genus MELANELLA Bowdich, 1822.

Melanella Bawdich, 1822, Elem, Conch., 1, p. 27.

(Melaniella P. Fischer, 1887, Journ. de Conch,, 35, p. 198, non, L. Pfeiffer, 1857.)

Type species (monotypy) Meélanella dufresnii Bowdich ? = Eulima arcuata

Sowerby.

Subgenus MAncineute1A Cossmann, 1888.

Margineulima Cossymann, 1855, Ann. Soc, Malac, Belg., 23, Mom, p. 117.

Type species (0.d,) Eulima fallax Deshayes.

Melanella (Margineulima) longivonica (Ludbrook)

Eulima longiconica Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Koy. Soc §. Aust., 65 (1), p. 93, pl 5, fig. 4:

Crespin, 1943, Min. Res. Surv. Bull. 9, p. 99.

Diagnosis—A small Margineulima with protoconch of one inconspicuous

flattened turn and eight slowly decreasing adult whorls in a height of 5 mm.

Suture slightly impressed.

Dimensions—Ilcight 5, diameter 2 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus, Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, 'T 1654.

Material—Holotype,

Stratigraphical Range—Kalimnan (Jemmy's Point Formation)-Dry Creek

Sands. -

Geographical Distribution—Gippsland, Vic., and Adelaide, S.A.

Melanella (Margineulima) minuticonica (Ludbrook)

Eylina minuticonica Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Aust, 65 (1), p. 93, pl. 5, fig. 5.

Diagnosis—A minute Marginenlima with protoconch consisting of two con-

spicuous turns followed by 7 adult whorls in a height of 3-1 mm. Body whorl

with an obscure angulation, Aperture pyriform.

Dimensions—Height 3-1, diamcter 1-0 mm,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll. Univ. of Adelaide, T 1634.

Observations—No forther examples of this species have Leen recovered

since it was described from Abattoirs Bore. The subgenus is represented in the

European Eocene-Miacenc, and has lingered till recent times in Anstralia and the

Indo-Pacific. M. (M.) roegerae is the closest ally in Sonth Anstralia.

Material—Holotype and 5 paratypes, Abattoirs Bore,

Stratigraphical, Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs Bore.

Genus: Leiosrnaca IT. & A, Adams, 1853.

Leiostraca 1. & A. Adams, 1853, Gen. Ree, Moll, 1, p. 237.

Type species (s.d. Suter, 1913) Turbo subulata Donovan =

Strambifermis glabra Da Costa.

Subgenus Lirtosiraca s, str.

Leiostraca (Leiostraca) aculissiina Suwerby

pl. 3. fig, 4,

Leiostraca acntissima Sowerby, 1866, in Reeve Conch, Tran, 15, Dievastraca sp. LO, ph 2,

fig. (Qa, b: Hedley, 1913, Proc, Tanna, Sae. N.S.W., 88, p. 295,

Leiostraca lesbia Angas, L871, Proc. Zool. Sec. p. 16, pl. 1, fig. V4.

Stromhifarmis acutissina Sowerby, Hedley, 1918, Journ. Roy, Soe, N.S.W., SL, supp. p, 100;

Cotton & Gadfrey, 1935, Mal. Soc, $. Aust, Pub. 1.

Diugnosis—Shell very small and acuminated, § whorls in a height of 8 mm.:

last whorl one half height of shell. Aperture narrow, sharply angled posteriorly;

columella Jong and straight.

Dimensions—Height 8, diameter 1-5, height of body whorl 4, height of

aperture 2 mm.

Type Locality—Sydney Harbour; Recent.

Location of Holutype—B,M. Coll,

Observations—Compared with the holotype, the fossil from the Adelaide

Pliovene is a little more slender,

Materiel—Holotype, one specimen Muddy Creek (Upper), one specimen

Altena Coal Shaft, all B.M. Coll; one specimen and que fragment, Hindmarsh

Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Baleombian to Recent.

Geographical Distribution—N,S.W, and southern Australia,

Genus Nrso Risso, 1826.

Nise Risso, 1826, Hist. Nat. Europe Meri, 4, p. 213.

(Bonellta le i 1838, in Lamarck Hist. Nat. Anima. s. Vert., ed. 2, 8, p. 286, nun. Rolando,

(Janella Grateloup, 1838, Act. Soc. Iinn, Bordeaux, 10 (42), p. 191.)

Type species (monotypy) Niso eburnea Risso,

Subgenus Niso s. str.

Niso (Nisa) psifa Tenison-Woods

pl. 3, fig, 3,

Niso psila Tenison-Woodls, 1880, Prac. Linn. Soc. N.S.W.. 4, 9. 18, pl J, fig: G; Tate &

Deunant, 1893, ‘rans. Rov. Soc. S, Aust., 17 (1), p. 222; Harris, 1897, Cat. Tert. Moll.

Brit. Mus, 1, p. 272; Dennant & Kitson, 1903, Ree. Geol. Surv. Vic.,. 1 (2), pp, 115, 138,

Ludbrook, 1941, Frans, Roy, Soc. S. Aust, 65 (1), p. 100,

Diagnosis—A Niso of moderate size, height a little less than three times

diameter. Protoconch of 1s rather high dome-shaped turns followed by 8 narrow

flatly increasing aduit whorls in a height of 8 mm. ‘Suture linear; impressed.

Periphery roundly angulate, wmbilicus keeled at the margin. Aperture angulate

in front.

Dimensions—Height 7, dianicter 3 min,

Type Locality—Mnddy Creek, Victoria.

Location. of Holotype—Aust. Mus., Sydney, F 1708,

Observations—Of the scanty material available Adelaide examples appear

all to be small; a maximum height of about 13 mm, is indicated. The holotype

is apparently juvenile, adult specimens reach a height of over 20 mm,

Material—1 juvenile, 1 incomplete example, Abattoirs Bore; 1 ephebic speci-

men, Weymouth’s Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Balcombian to Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Gippsland, Vie.-Adelaide, S.A.

Family PYRAMIDELLIDAE.

Gers Syrno.a, A. Adams, 1860.

Syrnola A. Adarns, 1860, Ano, Mag, Nat. Tst., ser. 3, 5, 0, 405.

Type species (monotypy) Syrnola gracillima A. Adams.

Subgenus Synvoua s. str.

Syrnola (Syrnola) tincla Angas

pl. 3, fig, 4.

Swnola tincta Angas, 1871, Proc, Zoo), Soc., p. 15, pl 1, fig. 11; Hedley, 1918, Journ.

Roy. Soc, N.S.W,, 51, supp. p. 98; May, 1921, Check List, p, 98; Ul. Ind., p. 93, pl.

44, fig. 14; Chapman, Crespin & Keble, 1928, Rec. Geol. Surv. Vie, 5 (1). p. 161;

Cotton & Godfrey, 1932, 5S. Aust. Nat, 14 (1), p. 22; Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Sac.

§. Aust., 65 (1), p. 100,

Synola michaeli Tenison-Woods, 1577, Proc. Roy. Soc. Tas, for 1876, p. 150.

Diagnosis—A rather solid Syrnola, whorls 10, in a height of 6 mm, nearly

flat with deeply impressed suture, Protoconch heterostrophic, elevated, early

whorls relatively large, body whorl fairly small, subangulate at the periphery.

Dimnensions—Height 6, diameter 1 mm,

Type Locality—Off Sow and Piys Reef, Port Jackson, N.S.W.; Recent.

Location of Holotype—B.M. Coll. |

Observutions-——Except for its occurrence in Abattoirs Bore, only one speci-

men, a stoall one of length 3°5 mm, and here figured as hypotype, has been found

in the Dry Creek Sands. It has been recorded froin the Balcombian of the

Sorrento Bore (Chapman, Crespin & Keble, 1928, p. 161). The record needs

Conbrmation,

Material—Hypotype, Weymouth’s Borc, 310-380 feet; 8 specimens, Abattoirs

Bare,

Suangraphical Rangze—Dry Creek Sands to Recent; (?) Baleambian.

Geographical Distribytion—New South Wales te Rettnest Tsland, Western

Australia.

Subgenns Acaraa A. Adams, LS6D.

Agatha, A. Adis, 1860, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist, sev, 3, G, a. 422.

( Amathis, Av Adains, L861, id. 8, p. G03.)

Type speeies (monotypy) Agatha tvirga A. Adams,

Syrnoala (Agatha) praefasciata sp, nov.

pl. 5, fig. 3.

Syraela bifuselata TV. Woods, Ludbrook, (941, rans. Hoy. Sue. 8. Aust., 65 (1), p. 100.

Diagnosis—-Au Agatha of moderate size, spire relatively short, body whorl

large, more than half height of shell, evenly conyex from posterior suture over

periphery and base, Aperture clongate-ovate.

Description of Holotype—Shell of moderate size for the genus, spire rela-

tively short, whorls four, outlines convex. Protoconch heterostrophic, pauci-

spiral. coiled in a Jow belicvid spiral, Nucleus smal{ and about one-third im-

mersed. Adult whorls five, smooth but for axial growth striae, convex; suture

strong, linear, impressed, Body whorl large, more than half height of shell,

evenly convex from posterior suture over periphery and base. Aperture elongate

uvate, ut expanded anteriorly; outer lip gently concave, somewhat oblique in

profile, slightly incurved at posterior angle before attachment to previous whorl.

Columella slightly oblique, nearly straight, plait small but distinct and situated

about one-third of length from insertion, Base depressed near columella, leael-

ing to narrow umbilicus,

Dimensions—Height 5-5, diameter 2-5, height of body whorl 5-5, height

of apertore L-S mm.

Type Locality—Weymouth’s Bore, 310-330 feet.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., F 15166,

Obsvrvations—Compared with bifasciata with which it was previously iden-

lifed, Um present fossil species has fewer whorls; the body whorl iy much

longer (in bifusciata it is less thet one-third height of shell); the aperture is

nurrower and more clongate and the posterior angle is not acute as in Mifasctata

but joins the previous whorl with a slight inward curve, There is a very close

resemblance between pracfasciata and the type speeies, A. virgo, whiel has a

anal] protoconch almost ecotirely aamersed. The subgenus is confined to the

Pacitic, and is well represented in the New Zealand Tertiary (Laws, 1940, pp,

150-153). The genus Aguita was introduced monotypically by Adams for

Ayutha virgo, which he later (An. Mag, Ser. 3, 7, p. 295) transferred to Myonta

(introduced prior to Agatha and preoeeupied by Dana) Uren (ibid.) to

Menesthis, again (Ann. Mag. ser. 3,8, p. 112) to Myonid, finally (id. 8, p.. 804)

erecting the genus Amalhis, waming Myonta virgo as type. Amuthis is thus a

direct synonym of Agatha, but although A, virgo has been referred to Myonia

which was changed to Adelactacon by Cossutuun (1895, 1, p, 54) Myonia and

Adelactacon are not synonyms of Agatha. They were introduced for a different

group of shells. and are considered by Wenz (1940, p. 880) to be synonymous

with Actacopyramis P. Wischer, 1885,

Material—Holotype and 2 paratypes, Weymouth’s Bare.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creck Sands-

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs and Weymouth’s Bores,

Syrnola (Agatha) jonesiana (Tate)

pl. 3, fig. 6.

Odontostamia jonesiang Tate, 1898a, Trans, Roy, Suc. S. Aust., 22 (1), p. 70.

Odontostomia (Syrnola) junesina Tate, 1S98b, ied. (2), p83, text. Hg.

Pycamiaaile jonesiana Tate, Chapman, Crespin & Keble, 1928, Rec, Geol. Suty. Vie,, & (1),

3. n

Syrnola jonesiana Tate, Cotton & Godlrey, 1932, S$. Aust. Nat, 14 (1), p, 23; 1935, Mal,

Soc. S.. Aust, 1, p. 17.

Diagnosis—A smal] Agatha with eight whorls in a height of 6 mm., fat and

of moderate width. Suture linear, impressed; base regularly convex; body whorl

less than halt height of shell, subangulate at the periphery, Columella plait

strony and elevated.

Dimensions—Height 6-25, diameter 2-0 min.

type Locality—Tintinarra Bore, 26-154 fect.

Location of Iolotype—s. Aust. Mus., D 18466.

Material—One specimen, Weymouth’s Bore.

Straligraphical Range—(?) Mid-Tertiary to Recent.

Geogruphical Distribution—Port Phillip Bay, Victoria-Adelaidc, S. Aust.

‘Syrnola (Agatha) infrasuleata (Tate)

pl. 3, fig. 7.

Odbrisosronys (Symola) infrasulcatw Tate, 1898b, Trans. Roy. Soe. $, Aust., 22 (2), p, 83,

Me ¢ uN .

Syrnale infrasmuleiske Tate, Cotton & Godfrey, 1932, S. Aust. Nat, 14 (1), p. 22; 1938, Mal.

Soc, 5, Aust, 1, p. 17; Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Rey. Suc. 8. Aust, 635 (1), p. 100.

Diagnosis—An Agatha of moderate size, with nine whorls in a height of

11 mm. Body whorl subangulate at the periphery, nearly half height of shell,

sculptured with about six incised grooves below the periphery and sometimes

one ar more above the periphery continuing medially on the spire whorls.

Dimensions—Iicight 11, diameter 3-5 mm.

Type Localitty—Holdfast Bay, §. Aust.

Location of Hoalotype—s. Aust. Mus., Reg. No. D 13465.

Materiul—The Ayured hypotype, Weymouth’s Bore; one specimen, Hind-

marsh Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creck Sands to Recent.

Geographical Distribution—Beachport to Spencer Gulf, S. Aust.

Subgenus. PuposygNoLA Cossmann, 1921.

Puposyrnala Cossmann, 1921, Ess. Paleoconch., 12, p, 229,

Type species (o.d.) Auricula acicula Lamarck,

Syrnola (Paposysnols) taaiaiive (Tenison Wovuds)

pl, 3, fig. 8.

Styloptygina tasmanica Tenison Woods, 1877, Proc. Roy. Soc. Tas, I876, p, 151,

Syrnola tasmaniea Tenison Woods, May, 1921, Check List, p; 98; ML Ind, p. 93, pl. 44.

fig. 13; Ludbreok, 1941, Trans. Roy. Svc. S. Aust., 65 ty, p. 100); Crespin, 1943, Aust,

Min. Res. Surv. Bull. 9, p. 98.

Diagnosis—A somewhat elongate Puposyrnola with 7 adult whorls in a

height of 4 mm.; whorls rather tumid, obsoletely striate. Suture almost hori-

zontal, impressed.

Dimensions—Height 4, diameter 1 mm,

Type Locality—Blackman’s Bay, Tasmania; Recent.

Location of Holotype—Hobart Museum.

Observations—No further examples of this species have been recovered

since it was recorded from Abattoirs Bore, Jt has been recorded from the

Kalimnan of Gippsland (Crespin, 1948, p. 98) and a specimen frum the Kalim-

nan of Muddy Creek, Victoria, in the British Museum collection, here figured

(pl. 3, fig. &) is referred to tasmanica by comparison with the figure of

tasmanica (May, 1923, p. 44, fig, 13), No authentic specimens of tasmanica

have been available for comparison, It is rare in Tasmania and the fassil

sescies may possibly not be identical although it agrees in size and general

“ttiires.

Material—Ouc specimen, hypotype, Muddy Creek, Vie, BM, Coll,

Stratigraphical Range—Kilinman-Recent.

Geographical Distribution—Recent, Tasmania; Tertiary, Gippsland, Viv.;

Adelaide, S. Aust.

Syrnola (Puposyrnola) acrisecta Ludbrook

Symola seviseeta Lidbrook, 1441, ‘Truns. Koy. Sie. S$. Avst., 63 (1), p. 92, pl. 5, fig. 3,

Diagnosis—A very small Puposyrnela sharply pupiform, with six adult whorls

in a height of 3-3 mm. Fairly broad with flattened whorls separated by chan-

welled and imipressed suture. Body whorl flat aboye the periphery which is

subangulate. Aperture elongate, pyrilorm, columella nearly straight with a small

fold neur the origin,

Dimensions—Height 3-3. diameter 1:1 mm.

Type Localily—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll. Univ, of Adelaide, T1637,

Oliscrvatians—S. (P.) acrisecta is the most commonly occurring Syrnolid

in the Dry Creek Sands, although like other members of the genus it is mnt

iumercus, The subgenus Puposyrnola is well represented in the New Zealand

Tertiary (Laws, 1937, pp. 807-309) although New Zealand species are all very

strongly pupiform. The species aerisecta is more like the Paris Basin type species

S$. (P,) acicyla than the New Zealand species.

Material—Vour specimens, Weymonth’s Bore; one specimen, Hinchmarsh

Bore.

Straligraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Adelaide. district.

Subgenus Evenynenr.a Lays, 1940,

Lvelynetla Gaws, 1040, Trans, Roy. Soc, N.Z., 70 (2). p. 153.

Type species (o.d.) Evelynella venustas Laws.

Syrnola (Evclynella) adelaidensis sp. noy.

pl. 3, fig, 9.

Diagnosis—A fairly large Evelynella with six adult whorls in a height of

4-§ mm. Whorls fatly convex, fairly wide with linear, impressed suture, Body

whorl nearly half height of shell. sabangulate at periphery. Outer lip arcuate

with several lirations deeply within.

Description of Holotype—Shell fairly large for the genus solid, conical,

smooth except for faint axtal growth striac, shining. Proteconch small, of about

1% tamis, heterostrophic, tip immersed. Adult whorls six, flatly convex, fairly

wide; suture linear, impressed, Body whorl large, nearly half height of shell,

subangulate at the peryphery, Ilatly convex ahove the periphery, base convex

below the periphery, with an umbilical chink. Aperture suboyatc, expanded

helow and angulate above. Columella vertical, arciate, with a strong horizontal

plait near the origin, Outer lip thin, straight when viewed in profile, arcuate,

with about ten lirations deeply within visible only in reflected light.

Dimensious—Ieight 4-8, diameter 2, height of body whorl 2 mm.

Type Localily—llindmarsh Bore, 450-457 feet.

Lucation of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., ¥ 15167,

Obsertations—It is interesting to find this New Zealand Tertiary subgenus

among Adelaide specimens, As Laws points out in his diagnosis of the genus

(1940, p, 153), the form of the body whorl with somewhat disproportionate

width of the aperture in addition to the very characteristic lirae within the

outer lip, serve to distinguish the subgenus from other Syrnolids.

Muterial—Holotype, Hindmarsh Bore; 2 paratypes, one broken, one juvenile,

Wevmouth’s Bore.

Strafigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Ilindmarsh and Weymouth’s Bores, Adelaide.

Genus TurBONILLA Hisso, 1826,

Turbonilla Risso, 1826, list. Nat. Europe inerid., 4, p. 224,

Type species (s.d, Dall & Bartsch, 1909) Turbonilla typica Dall & Bartsely —

T. plicatula Risso non. Brocchi,

Subgenus Tursoniitia s, sir.

Turbouilla (Turbonilla) mariae Tenison Woody

pl. :3, fig, 10,

Turhonilla mariage Tenison Woods, 1876, Proc, Roy. Suc. Tas., 1875, p, 144: May, 1921,

Cheok List, p, 99; May, 1923, TL lud., p. 93, pt. 44, fiz, 29: Cotton & Godfrey, 1932,

S, Aust. Nat., l4 (1), p. 30.

Turbonilla cf. mariae T. Woods, Ludbrovk, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soc. S, Aust., 65 (1), p. 10M,

Diagnosis—A. Turbonilla with a large proteconch of 1% heterostrophic turns

followed by one-half turn with brephic axials. Twelve whorls in a height of

10 mm, with 16 axial ribs on the penultimate whorl, Ribs become obsolete on

the periphery but the interspaces are not abruptly terminated at the periphery.

Base smooth,

Dimensions—Height 10, diameter 2 mm.

Type Locality—King Island, Bass Strait; Recent.

Location of Holetype—Hobart Museum, Tasmania.

Observations—Adelaide specimens are conspecific with specimens of T,

mariae from Tasmania in the British Museum, All of these specimens are small

as compared with the holotype, and have 10 adult whorls in a height of 7 mm.

Material—Three specimens, one juvenile, Hindmarsh Bore: four specimens,

Recent, Tasmania, B.M. Coll.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Tasmania to MacDonald Bay, 5, Aust.

Turbonilla (Turbonilla) sp.

An immature Turbonilla with a large protoconch and 8 adult whorls mare

finely sculptured than T. (T.) mariae.

Material—One specimen, Weymouth’s Bore,

Subgenus Cuemmnirzia d‘Orbigny, 1839,

Chemnitsia d’Orbigny, 1839, in Webb & Berthelot Hist. Nat. Canaries, 5 77,

Type species (monotypy) Melaniella campanellae Philippi

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) mappingae sp. nov.

pl. 3, fig. 11.

Piagnosis—A Chemmnifzia of moderate size, stont and thick with nine adult

whorls ina height of 5-25 mm., shouldered at the posterior summit and slightly

medially depressed, Seulptured with strong axial ribs, 18 on the first and second

whorls, [4 on the succeeding whorls. Ribs practically continuous from whorl

to whorl.

Description of Holotype—Shell of moderate size, elongate-conical, stout aud

thick. Protoconch missing, adult whorls nine in a height of 5-25 mm; whorls

shoulilered at the posterior summit, somewhat contracted at the periphery, and

slightly medially depressed. Sculpture of strong axial ribs, slightly narrower

than the interspaces increasing fram 13 on the first and second whorls to 14 on

the succeeding whorls; ribs practically continuous from whorl to whorl Inter-

costul spaces wider than ribs, fairly deeply sunk und abruptly terminated un

the periphery. Base short only slightly rounded; aperture small, broken in the

holotype, but apparently subquadrate. Columella short, straight, slightly oblique.

Dimensions—Height 5-25, diameter 1:5, height of body whirl, 1-8 mm.

Type Locality—Weymouth’s Bore, Adelaide, 310-330 tect.

Location af Holotype—Tate Mus, Cull,, Uniy. of Adelaide, F 15168,

Material—ILolotype and last 3 whorls of one paratype, a Jarger shell than

the holotype, Weymautl’s Bare; paratype, Abattoirs Bore,

Strativraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribulton—Weymonth’s and Abattoirs Bores,

‘Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) wuvongae sp. ney.

pl 3, Se, 12,

Diagnosis—A slowly tapering Chemnitzia with eight adult whorls in a

height of 6-2 mm, Whorls fat to slightly convex, sculptured with 12 axial

ribs per whorl, 14 on the body whorl; intercostal spaces much narrower than

ribs, clongate triangular with apex at the posterior extremity and net yery deep.

Aperture subquadrate; outer lip vertical, columella straight, vertical,

Description of Holotype—Shell of moderate size, elongate. Conieal, slowly

tapering, stout and thick, Protoconch missing, adult whorls 8 in a height of

62 mn. Whorls fat to slightly convex, suture linear, impressed. Sculpture

of 19 Hatly rounded axial ribs per whorl, 14 on the body whorl. Intercostal

spaces much natrower than ribs, clongale-triangular with apex at the posteriur

extremity, and not very deep, terminated abruptly just above the periphery. Lase

smocth, of moderate height, slightly rounded. Aperture subquadrate; outer

lip vertical, cohamella straight, vertical.

Piraensions—Height. 6-2, diameter 1-5, height of body whorl 1-35 mm.

Type Locality—Uindmarsh Bore, 450-487 feet.

Focation. of Holotyne—Tate Mus. Coll.. Uniy, of Adclaide, I 15169,

Observations—This species is distinguishable from the previons species,

T. (C.) mappingae, by its More tapering shape, Hatter whorls, not shouldered

Ieluw (he suture, and Tewer ribs with relatively narrow interspaces on cach

whorl. ‘Yhe aperture also differs principally in the orientation of the columella.

Malerlal—Holotype and one paratype, Hindmarsh Bore.

Stratizraphical Rangce—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Hindmarsh Bore, Adelaide.

‘Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) subfusea [aidbrook

Vurbonilla subfusca Tadbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soe. 5. Aust. 65 (1), p, 98, plo, fi, 7,

Magnosis—A very small Chemnitzia with a protoconch of 2 globose helicoid

turns set at right angles to the rest of the shell and partly immersed. Seven

adul! whorls in a height of 6<Laom,. First two adult whorls convex and with-

out sculpture, except for inconspicuous axial striae, third whorl with axial

costae developing, 14 in number, 16 on the penultimate whorl, somewhat oblique

and equal ( the inlerspaces. Aperture subejuidrute, outer lip and columella

vertical.

Dimensions —Height Bel, diameter 1-0) mor.

Type Locality—Abattuirs Bore, Adelaide.

Location of Holotype—YVate Mus. Coll,, Uniy. of Adelaide, T LABS.

Observations—No further examples af this species have been found since it

was described from Abattoirs Bore. Jt is readily distinguishable by the smooth

and convex large whorls, lagether with the proteconch, if it is preserved, of 2

separately plobese helicoid turus laterally situated at right angles to the rest

af the shell.

Material—Two paratypes, Abattuirs Bure; one specimen, Hindmarsh Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Saris.

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs Bore, Adelaide.

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) adelaidensis sp. nov.

pl. 3, fig, 13.

Diagnosis—An vlongate Chemnitsia, slowly tapering, with 13 adult whorls

and protaconch in a height of 10:5 mm. Adult whorls slightly convex, particn-

larly in first 6 whorls, sculptured with numerous slightly oblique uxial costae,

rounded and about equal to interspaces, 17 on the first 2 whorls, 14 on whorls

38, Md on the 9th whorl, 17 on the 10th and lth, and 20 on the penultimate

whorl.

Deseription of Holotype—Shell fairly large, moderately thick, elongate-

subulate, slowly tapering, Protoconch prominently heterostrophic of 2 globose

lielicuid turns tilted at about 60 degrees to the axis. Nuclevs projecting with

suture of first whorl tangential to it. Adult whorls 13, slightly convex, more so

in the first 6 whorls; sculptured with numerous slightly oblique axial costae,

rounded and about equal to the interspaces, extending from suture to suture en

the spire whorls and teriningted at the periphery of the body whorl. here

are 1? costae on the first 2 whorls, 14 on whorls 8-8, 15 on the 9th whorl, 17 on

the 10th and Lith and 20 on the penultimate. Interspaces abruptly terminated

just above the sutures and on the periphery on the body whorl, suture linear,

impressed, Base smooth. moderately convex, aperture subquadrate, columella

atul outer lip parallel and vertical; outer Jip slightly broken in the holotype,

Dimensions—Height 10:5, diaracter 2, height of body whorl 2-1 mm.

Type Locality—Weymouth’s Bore, 310-330 feet,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15170.

Observations—This is an elegant apd elongate Chemmttzla somewhat re-

sembling T. (C.) Heat read Tt is readily separable by its vreater length and

sculptured early whorls and greater mumber of costac.

Material—Holotype, Weymouth’s Bore; ane paralype (incomplete), Hintl-

inatsh Bore; 3 paratypes, Abattoivs Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Adeluide District.

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) currongae sp. uvy,

pl. 3, fg, 16,

Piaenusis—A yery small Chemnitzia with protoconch and 7 adult whorls in

a height of 3:75 im, Protoconch high at about 75 degrees to the axis with

nuclous Jateral, glohose and partly immersed. Adult whorls shouldered at the

sununit with strong oblique axial ribs narrower than interspaces. increasing fron

12 on the first ty 20 on the penultimate whorl,

Description of Holotype—Shell very small elengate, conical. Protaconch

heterastrophic, high and fairly large, of 2 helicoid turns set at about 75 degrees

to the axis; nucleus prominent, Jateral and slightly immersed. Protoconch fol-

lowed by one-half turn with brephic axials. Adult whorls 7 fairly rapidly in-

creasing, shouldered at the summit and flat, sculptured with strong, sharply

defined axial costae slightly narrower than the interspaces, which are flat and

obliquely set across the whorls at an angle of 60 degrées; there are 12 on the

first, 14 on the secand, 16 on the third, 15 on the fourth and fifth, and 20 on the

penultimate and body whorls. Interspaces extend from suture te suture on the

spire whorls, but are abruptly terminated on the periphery of the body wharl.

Base smooth, convex, steeply inclined. Aperture subquadrate, slightly effuse

anteriorly; columella almost Vertical, outer lip slightly oblique.

Dimensions—Height 3-75, diameter 1-2, height of body whorl 1:2 nm,

Type Locality—Hindmarsh Rore, 450-487 feet,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll,, F 15171.

Observutions—The number of costae, set noticeably obliquely, and the

shouldoriug of the whorls separate this species trom other species of Chemnitzia

herein described,

Matlerial—Holotype ind one fragment of paratype, Hindmarsh Hore; one

paratype, Abattoirs Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Hindmarsh and Abattoirs Rores, Adelaide.

TVurbonilla (Chemnitzia) widningae sp, nov.

pl. 3, figs. 14, 15.

Diagnosis—A Chemnitzia of moderate size, with moderately convex whorls

sculptured with 16 axial ribs per whorl, Interspaces subrectangular, not tertnin-

ated above the suture, but terminated on the periphery of the body whorl.

ase oblique and flatly convex. Aperture subquadrate, columella slightly oblique

to the Jeft, outer lip not parallel to columella, vertical,

Description of Holotype—Shell of modcratc size, clongate-tapering, solid,

fairly thick. Protovouch and early whorls missing, 7 adult whorls remaining,

moderately convex, sculptured with flatly rounded asial ribs, slightly wider than

interspaces, oblique to gently curved, 16 per whorl, 18 on the body whorl. Inter-

spaces subrectaugnlar extending from suture to suture in the spire whorls and

terminated abruptly on the periphery of the body whorl, Base short, smooth,

Rblique and flatly convex. Aperture small, base of columella and outer lip

broken,

Dimensions—Height 5-6 (estimated total height 9), diameter 1-5, height

of bady whorl 1-8 mm.

Paratype—Portion of shell with body whorl and aperture complete, Aperture

subquadrate; columella oblique to the left: onter lip vertical, Hp slightly cifuse

anteriorly,

Type Locality—Hindmarsh Bore, 450-487 feet,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll, Univ. of Adelaide, F 15172:

Observations—This species is close to T, (C.) wurongae from which it

differs in the number of costae per whorl and the shape of the interspaces. In

iwurongae the interspaces are clongate-triangular, with the apex of the triaugle

below the suture; in widningae they are rectangular and not terminated aboye

the suture.

Material—The holotype and 2 paratypes.

Stratizraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Hindmarsh Bore, Adelaide.

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) sp.

Tt is impossible fully to describe this small Chemnitzia from Hindnyirsh

Bore of which only the three last whorls remain, The whorls are flatly convex

and finely sculptured with 22 axial costae per whorl, The costae are oblique,

extend from suture to suture and are separuted by narrower interspaces. The

Piterspaces are Continuous frorn suture to suture, but are abruptly terminated at

the periphery of the body whorl, The uperture is broken but appears to be

subyusdrate, the columella vertical. The base is smooth, flatly oblique.

The subgenus Chemnitsia lias been revurded and the species described

above forthe first time from the Anstralian ‘lertiary. All of the apecies of which

the proteconch is preserved fall inte “Group A” of Laws (1987a, p, 407; 1937b,

p. 49) in which the protoconch is helicoid and the intercostal grooves abruptly

terminated at the periphery, Chemnitzia “Group A”, with 2 duubtful exceptions,

dovs tot appear in New Zealand betore the Nukumaruan, although Chemnitzia

inchiding “Group R” characterised by a planorboid protoconch appeared as early

as the Hutchinsonian. It is impossible to state-at this stage whether Chemnitzia

is represented in the Australian Tertiary before the Pliocene; so far as ean be

determined from figures of poorly preserved specimens described under Tur-

bonilla, it is not represented.

Subgenus Pyrco.aMpros Saveu, 1892.

Pyrgolaumpros. Syeeo, 1892, Moll. "Terr. Tera. Piem. 0, p. 65.

(Fytningprin Cossmann, 3921 (emend. pro. Pyryolampros Sacco) Ess. Paleo. Cump., 12,

yu 287,

Type species (a.d,) Pyrgolampros mtoperplicatulus Sacco.

Turbonilla (Pyrgolampros) vixcostata I sadbrook

Turbonilla vixcustate Ludbrook, 1941, ‘Trans. Roy. Soc. §, Aust, 65 (1), p. 92, pl. 3, fig, 6.

Diagnosis—A Pyrgolanupras fairly large, solid but thin. 12 adult whorls. in

a height of 13 mm. sculptured with about 14 axial costae per whorl on the early

whorls, Costae become weaker and gradually obsolete after the sixth whorl

and disappear altogether. Aperture elongate quadrate, columella slightly plicate;

aperture somewhat effuse anteriorly.

Dimenstons—Height 9-8: diameter 2-2 mm.

Type Locality—Abattoirs Bore, Adelaide,

Location of Holatype—Tate Mus, Coll., Uniy. of Adelaide, T 1659.

Observations—The holotype is a young shell, a typical if incomplete example

reaches a height of 13 mm., diameter 3-5 mm, The species is numerous and

common, and is readily distinguished by the absence of sculpture except for

growth lines in the later whorls.

Material—Ahout 53 paratypes, mostly broken, Abattoirs Bore; 10 specimens,

Hindmarsh Bore; 3 specimens, Weymouth’s Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creck Sands.

Geographical. Distribution—Adelaide District,

Turbonilla (? Pyrgolampi'os) sp.

2 Turbanilla sp. Ladbrook, 1941, Trans, Rey. Soe, 8. Aust, 65 (1), p. 95.

Observations—No further examples of this species have been recoyered, and

the previse location is still indcterminable.

Subgenus Pyrciscus Philippi, 1841.

Pyreiscus Philippi, 1841, Arch. Naturgosch,, 7 (1), p. 50.

(Pyrgostelis Monterasato, L884, Nom. Gen, Spew, p. $9.)

(Ortostelis Aradas and Magyiore, 1843, Atti, Acad. Giov. Catania, 20, p. 118.)

Type species (sd, Dall & Bartsch, 1909) Melania rufa Philippi.

Turbonilla (Pyrgiscus) “liraecostata” Tenison Woods

Tarhonille liraecostata Tenisen Woods, 1877, Proc. Rey. Soe. Tas., 1876, p. 101.

Turbonilla liraecostata v. Woods, Dennant & Kitson, 1903, Hee. Geol, Surv. Vie., L (2). p. LIB

Turbonilla liraecostata T. W, Chapman, Crespin & Keble, 1928, Ree. Geal. Surv. Vie. 5 (1),

. 160.

Turbvmilla liraecastata LT, Woods. Ladbrvok, 1941, Trans. Rov. Soe. $. Aust., 65 (1). p. Lod,

Diagnosis—A small Pyrgiscus with 8 adult whorls and a small protoconeh

ina height of 5-51mm. Whorls flattened with 20.24 straight rounded ribs; inter-

costal spaces narrower than ribs and closely spirally grooved. Base roundly

convex and spirally lirate,

Dimensions—Length 5-5, diameter 1:5 mm.

Type Locality—Table Cape, Tasmania; “Janjukian”,

Location of Holotype—? Hobart Museum, Tasmania,

Observations—The identification of this species is based on the deseription

only, Present study is limited to one juvenile with 5 adult whorls which niust

he regarded as doubtfully liraecostata. The species has previously been recorded

from the Kalimnan of the Sorrento Bore (Chapman, Crespin & Keble, 1928, Dp,

160), but all identifications of this species in Victoria and South Australia need

further study and comparison with the type for confirmation,

Materiel—Onc juvenile specimen, Hindmarsh Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—"Tertiary”

Geographical Distribution—Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, to Adelaide, $. Aust.;

Tasmania.

Turbonilla (Pyrgiscus) radicans Chapman & Crespin

Turbonilla radivans. Chapman & Crespin, 1928, Ree, Geol. Surv. Vie, 5 (1), p, 109, pl, 7,

fig, 35; Ludbrook, 1941, Trans. Roy. Soc, 8. Aust., 65 (1), p. 100; Crespin, 1943, Anat.

Min. Res, Sury. Bull. 9, p. 99. ,

Diagnosis—A very small Pyrgiseus with six fattened adult whorls and a

small protoconch of 2 turns in a height of 8-7 rm, Sculpture of 14 axial costae

per whorl, with intercostal spaces narrower than ribs, transyersely striated, the

striae passing over the ribs.

Dimensions—Height 3-7, diameter 1-16 mm.

Type Locality—Sorrento Bore, Victoria, 670 It. Kalimnan.

Location of Holotype—Geol, Surv, Vic, Coll,

Material—One example, worn, Tennant’s Bore; one worn example, Wey-

mouth's Bore.

Straligraphical Range—Tertiary”.

Geographical Distribution—Gippsland, Vic.-Adelaide, 5, Aust.

Turbonilla (g.1.) spp.

‘two fragments cach consisting of the body and portion of the penultimate

whorl were obtained from Tindmarsh Bore. It is possible that they belong to

the subgenus Pyrgiscilla (Laws, 1987c, p. 172). The intercostal grooves are

stopped at the periphery us in Chemmitzia and there is a suggestion of spiral

striations on the intercostal spaces. However, sufficient material is not available

for confirmation. The two fragments differ in the number of costae, and are

not couspecitic,

Superfamily HIPPONICACEA,

Family HIPPONICIDAE.

Genus CHemea Modcer, 1793.

Chetlea \Modeor, 1793, K. Vetons. Acacl. andl, 14. p. 112,

(Mitralaria Schumacher, JSUT, Kes, Vers. test, pp. 56, 183.)

Litheduphus Qwen, 1842, Proc, Zonl. Scu,, p. 147.)

Calyptra Th & A Advans, 1854, Gen, Kee, Moll, 1, p. 364.)

Type species (5.d, Woodring, 1928) Patella equestris Linné.

Cheilea adelaidensis Ludbrook

Cheilea adelidensis Latdhbvook, 1941, Lrans. Roy. Soc. S. Aust, 65 (1), p94, pl 5, fips, 3, 3

1941, ihid., p. 100.

Diagnosis—Apex anterior, sharply curved in two turbinate whorls; shell

smooth in the neighbourhood of the wpex, central portion forming, a cap with

steep sides, rest of shell fattened and irregular, Sculpture from edge of smooth

portion surruunding apex to adult area of numerous, very fine, waving, radial

lirac wider than interspaces broken by irregular concentric lines of growth and

crossed imegularly by diagonal radial proaves.

Dimensions (of cap)—Height 4, diamctcr 6 mm.

Pyratype—The internal appendage of the paratype is semi-circular in basal

outline, convey in front, fairly wide and showing irregular growth lines,

Observations—No further examples of this species have been obtained

sinee it was described from Abattoirs Kore. The genus is widespread in warmer

waters, ‘The species was inadvertently listed as ©. pliocenica (Ludbreok, 1941,

p. 100), pliocentea being a nomen nudum. The species was described (p, 94)

under the name adeluicdensis,

Material—Holotype ‘T1666, and paratype T 1667.

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Abattoirs. Bove, Adelaide.

Genus Heron Defrance, 1819,

Hippontx Defrance, 1819, Bull. Sei. Soc, Philem, Paris, Jan, p. 8.

(Hipponyx Crosse, 1862, Journ. de Conch., 40, p. 17.

(Covhlolepas H. & A. Adams, 1854, Gey, Rue. Moll, £, p, 373.)

Tyne species (5.d. Gray, 1847) Patella cornucoma Lamarck.

Subgenus Sasra Gray, 1547,

Sabie Gray, 1847, Proc, Zuol. Soe., p. 157. ,

caver Schumacher, 1817, Tiss. Vers. fest., pp. SO, 191, nun Rafinesque, 1815.)

Subing Zittel, 1882. (err. pro Sabia Cray) Handb. Pal, 2, p. 216.)

(Capulonix tredale, 1929a, Mem. Old. Mus., % p. 277.)

(Sapltadanta Prashad & Rav, 1934, Rec. Ind. Mus., 36, p, 1.)

Hippenix (Sabia) conicus (Schumacher)

nl. 4, figs. 1-4.

Amulthea wonica Schumacher, 1817, Ess, Vers. test, p. 18d, pl. @l, fe. 4.

Patella australis Vamarek, 1819, Hist. Nat. Anim. s. Vert, 6 (1), p. 335; Delessert, 1841,

Rev. Cory. pl. 23, fig. 1L

Mipponte australis Lamarck, Quoy and Guimard, 1835, Voy. Astrolabe Zool., 3, p..434, pl, 72.

fivs, 25-34, Crosse, 1862, Journ. du Comeli., p. 21; Tate, Truns, Roy. Soc. S, Aust. 17,

p. 380; Denount & Kitson, 1903, Ree, Geol. Surv. Vie. 1 (2), pp. 138, 144,

Tipponys canna Sehumnacher, Grosse, thid,, p, 24; Godfrey, 193)a, S. Aust. Nat.. EZ (2),

8t, pl, fig. 12,

Ania ida orden crate = Amalthed australis Quoy, Angas, 186ah, Proc. Zoal, Soc, p. 175,

Salia contea Schumacher, Catton & Codfrey, 1938, Mul. Soc. 8. Aust.. 1, p, 18; Ludhrook,

lM41, Trams. Roy. Soe. §. Anat, 65 (1), p, TOO.

Diagnosis—A Subia of variable shape, generally high, shell thick, apex pos-

terior and directed posteriorly, smooth, sharp and incurved at tip. Sculpture of

irregular radial ribs with narrow interspaces.

Description of Holotype—Shell small, rather elevated, conical, convex; apex

high, smooth, posterior, directed backwards over the margin, eroded in the holo-

type, Exterior surface coarsely sculptured with irregular, wide, Hat radial ribs,

with narrew sublinear interspaces, hifurvating towards the apertural border.

Apertnre subcircular in the holotype; interior smooth with a Jong, horseshoe-

shaped posterior muscular impression near the margin.

Dimensions—Ileight 10, antero-posterior diametce 12, lateral diameter

12 mm.

Type Locality (here designated )}—Tasmania; Recent,

Location of Holotype—Zoologiske Museum, Kohenhavn, Schumacher, 181,

No, 1071,

Ohsereations—The synonymy of this species and that of the species re-

corded as Capulus australis aro confused in Australian literature. There appears

to he failure to recognise that the specics redescribed by Quoy and Gaimard was

Lamarek’s Patella australis, figured by Delessert, Lamarck’s original description

was Tepublished together with Quoy and Gaimard’s more detailed description

of the “Astrolabe” hypotypes, Godfrey (1981a, p, 31) has synonymized Hipponyx

australis Quoy & Gaimard (sic) with Amalthea conica Schumacher, and later

(1931b, p. 44) has used Capulus australiy Lamarck for the species of Capulus

previously known in South Australia as Capulus danieli Crosse. This shell is

not Lamarek’s Patella australis. It is a thin, somewhat irregular shell with a

recurved apex, and has very weak and fine radial senlpture visible in oblique

light in contrast with Lamarck’s species of which the radial ribbing is clear!

shown in Delessert’s figure, Angas (1865, p. 175) considered it identical with

Capulus daniel Crosse; one example only aml four topotypes of C. danieli are

avaifalile in the British Museum Colleetion so that exact comparison is diticult,

but there is close resemblance between the two, Unless morphological differ-

ences are established, the Recent species recorded in South Australia as Capulus

australis should be identified with Capulus dantelt.

The fossil Hipponix (Sabia) conica is small, like the holotype which the

writer has been privileged ta see by the courtesy of the Zoologiske Museum,

Kobenhayn. The species is yery yariable in form and sculpture of the shell.

The holotype of Patella australis cannot be located (Mermod, 1950, p. 700),

but is considered by Mermod to be probably a Sabia.

Capulonix Iredale has been included above in the synonymy of Sabia. This

name was introduced by Iredale for the Quccnsland shell listed by Hedley as

Capulus calyptra Martyn. No specimens of the Queensland shell are available

for present study, but Martyn’s figure appears to be that of a Sabla, The specific

determination of the Queensland species may be erroneous, as Martyn’s figured

specimen (Martyn, 1784, 1, pl. 18) was recorded by the author as from the

north-west coast vf America.

Muterial—Thce holotype : figured hypotype (worn), Hindmarsh Bore; numer-

os specimens, Recent, South Australia. B.M. Coll,

Stratigraphical Range—Dry Crock Sands-Recent.

Geographical Distribution—Southern Australia,

Superfamily CALYPTRAERACEA.

Family TRICHOTROPIDAE,

Subfamily Tricuornopias,

Geuns CrenirHropeRma Conrad, LS6th.

Corithioderma Coural. 1860, Journ, Acad, Nat. Sti, Philud., sec. 2, 4, p. 295,

(Mesostoma Dushayes, 1864, Deser. Anim, s, Vert. Bass. Paris, Supp. 2, p. 416 (nen

Dujardin, 1930)).)

Type species (monotypy) Cerithioderma prima Conrad.

Cerithioderma accrescens (Tite)

Trichotropis accrescens ‘Vate, 1890h, Trans, Rov. Sov. S. Auvt., 138 (2), p. 189, pl. 12, fig. tl;

Dennant & Kitson, 1903, Rec. Geol, Surv. Vie. 1 (2), p. 111: Ludbrook, 1941, Trans,

Roy. Sac. S. Aust, 65 (1). p. 100.

Diagnosis—A fairly Jarge Cerithioderma with seyen whorls in a height of

11-5 mm. Whorls rapidly increasing, body whorl large. Sculpture of five

equal and equidistant clevated spiral lirae, with a sixth at the anterior suture,

crossed by strong high uxial lirae, approximately equal to the interspaces, ten in

ole nim. on the penultimate whorl. Base with 10 raised sharp lirae crossed by

axial arcuate striae.

Dimensions—Meight 11-5, diameter 53, height of aperture 4:5 mm.

Type Locality—Muddy Creek, Hamilton, Victoria; Miocene,

Location of Holotype—Yate Mus. Coll., Univ, of Adelaide, T 763A.

Observations—No turther examples of this species have been found since it

was recovered from Abattoirs Bore. The species 1s an undoubted Cerithioderma;

Tate (1S90b. p. 185) revognized its affinities with Deshayes’s Mesostoma, which

he considered a synonym of Trichotrapis, Cerithioderma, with whieh Deshayes’s

Mesostoma is synonymous, is well represented in the European Eocene, and

C, dectescens is very like ©. retienlatuin Wrigley from the Brackleshain Beds,

The genus is distributed in the Upper Cretaceous to Oligocene of Europe and

North America, anc appears to have lingered on in Australia through Miovene

and Pliocene tines,

Muterial—Holotype.

SthiMtaruiiiaet Range—Mlocene-Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Muddy Creek, Vicluria-Adelaide, $, Aust.

Tanily CAPULIDAE

Subfamily Caruninan,

Genus Cavunus Montfort, 1810.

Capuluy Montfort, 1810, Conch. Syst. 2, p. 54.

(Pilewpsis Lamarek, 1422, Hist. Nut. Anim. s. Vert, 6 (2), p 16.)

Type species (monotypy) Patella hungarica Linneé.

Subgenus CapuLus s. str.

Capulus (Capulus) circinatus Tate (?)

pl. 4, figs. 5, 6.

Capulus circindtus Tate, 1893b, Trans. Ray. Sou. 8. Aust. LT, p. 244, pl. 7, fig. 8; Denmuit

& Kitson, 1903, Rec, Geol. Strv. Vie, 1 (2), p. 113; Ludbrook, 1941, Truns. Roy. Soe,

S. Aust, 65 (1), p. 100,

Diagnosis—A small, high Capulus with a spirally recurved apex avethane:

ing the posterior border of the aperture. Aperture roundly ovate, sides slightly

compressed, Sculpture of fine radial threads crossed by concentric folds and

threads which are arched anteriorly.

Dimensions—IIcight 3-25, greatest diameter 2:5, lesser diameter 2 mm.

Type Locality—Adelaide Bore; Eocene,

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ, of Adclaide, T1445.

Observations—Three examples referred to this specics, from Abattoirs Bore,

are all worn. The specics depends on the unique holotype from the Eocene of

the Adelaide Bore and appears to be a true Capulus. The apex is not laterally

curved as in Krebsia (with which Tempetasus’ Iredale is synonymous) and the

shell is similar in shape and in the curvature of the apex to young examples of

the type species, C. hungaricus; adult hungaricus is more circular in shape,

and the apex is less strongly curved in the later stages. Capulus danieli Crosse

is also a Capulus s. str, Australian fossil species recorded under this name need

re-examining with a view to establishing their exact identity.

Material—3 specimens, including figured hypotype, Abattoirs Bore.

Stratigraphicul Range—Eocene-(?)Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distribution—Adelaide, South Australia.

Family CALYPTRAEIDAE.,

Genus Caryprrana, Lamarck, 1799.

Calyytraca Lamarck, 1799, Mem, Sac. Tist. Nat. Paris, o, 74

Mitrula Gray, 1821, London Med. Repos., 15, p. 232.)

Mitella Leach, 1847, in Gray Ann. Mag. Nat. Tlist., 20, p. 271.)

Type species (monotypy) Patella chinensis Linné.

Subgenus S1GAPATELLA Lésson, 1830.

Stuaputella Lesson, 1830, Voy. Coquille. Zool,, 2 (1), hp. 38),

(Haliotidea Swainson, 1840, Treat. Mulac., p. 354,)

(Trochella Cray, 1867, Proc. Zool. Soe., p, 735.)

Type species (s.d. Gray, 1547) Calyptraea (Sigapatella) novuezelandiae

Lesson.

Calyptraea (Sigapatella) crassa Tatc

pl. 4, fiys. 7, 8,

Calyjtraca crassa Yate, 1893p, Trans, Roy, Soc. S. Aust. 17, p. 333, pl. 7, figs. 2, 7; Dennunt

& Ritson, 1903, Rec, Geal. Surv. Vie, 1 (2), p. 138,

Sigapatelle grassa “Yate, Ludhrook, 1941, Trans, Roy. Suc, S, Aust., 65 (1). p. 100; Crespin,

1943, Dept. Supp. & Ship, Min, Res. Surv, Bull’ 9. p. ‘98.

Diagnosis—A rather stout Sigaputella with an elevated subcentral spire,

rapidly increasing. Apex promincnt, small, oblique, circinately culled. Body

whorl flatly convex; sculpture of fine, lamellose growth lincs, Edge of septum

concave.

Dimensions—Height 11, dianicters 27 and 25 mm,

Type Locality—Gippsland Lakes, Victoria: Kalimnan.

Location of Holotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 14324. ;

Observations—All material available from the bores consists of young thin

shells as compared with type specimens, The species occurs in some numbers

in Hindmarsh and Abattoirs Bores-

Maferial—The figured hypotype and 19 specimens, Hindmarsh Bore; 5

specimens, Weymouth’s Bore.

Straligraphical Range—Kalimnan-Dry Creek Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Gippsland. Victoria-Adelaide, South Australia,

Genns Crretiia Lamarck, 1799,

Crepidila Lamarck, 1799, Mem. Sou. Hist. Nat. Paris, p. ‘78.

(froseenula Perry, 1811, Conch. pl, 53.)

(Sardalinm Schumacher, 1817, Syst. Vers. test, p. 143, non Oken, 1825, )

tPraxenula Pernssac, 1620, Journ. cde Physicjue, 90, yp, 285.)

(Crypta Gray, 1847, Proce, Zool, Soe, p. 157.)

Type species (monotypy) Patella fornicata TLinne.

Subyenus Zracrypta Finlay, 1927.

Zedcryula Pinay, 1927, Veaus, N.Z, Inet, 57, p, 393.

Type species (o.d.) Crepidula monoxyla Lesson,

Crepidula (Zeaerypta) immersa Angas

pl, 4, figs, 4-11.

Crepldula inimensa Angas, 1865a, Proc. Zool, Sees, p. ST, pl, 2, Hyg, 12.

Crepiclula wnikuiformis Lamarck, ‘late, 1893b, ‘Trans. Noy, Soe. §. Aust. 17, po 330; Donnant

& Kitson, 1903, Ree, Geol. Sorv. Vie, 1 (2), pp, M44, ? pp. 113, 138) Ludbrowk, Lod),

Trang, Roy, Sou, S, Aust, 65 (1), a. 100,

Lewerypte immersa Angas, Godtrey, T951b, 5, Aust, Nat. T2 (3), p. 43; Catton & Godfrey,

1938, Mal. Soe. S, Aust. Lop. LS.

Diugnosis—Shell irregular in shape but generally fladly oval, thin, large in

size, apex subcentral generally immersed, small, not prominent, Septum thin

with straight margin.

Dimensions—Length 27, width 18, height 5 mim,

Type Locality—Port Lincoln, 8. Aust., on dead Pinna; Recent.

Location of Holotyje—Brit. Mus. ( Natural Tlistory),

Ohsercvations—The habit, shared by several species of Crepidula, of assium-

ing a flat or backwardly curved shape principally when inhabiting, the outer lip

of other shells, has led to the assumption that C, ungniformis Lamarck is a

cosmopolitan species. Jt has been thus identified throughout Australian Tertiary,

and it must be admitted that it is difficult if not impossible to separate the flat

farms frony ungulformis without the supporting aailence of the conyex forms,

which gencrally grow on the external surface of dead shells and adjust thete

shape to the species to which they are attached,

The subgenus Janacus Mérch (type species Crepidula plana Say) is retained

by Wen | 1040, p, 905) for the flat shells.

Finlay (1927, p. 393) created Zeacrypta, as a subgenus of Maorierypta, for

“the series of slipper limpets that live mside dead shells”, naming Grepidnta

monoxyla as type species with the added generic diagnosis of a “brephie stage

which forms a slightly raised ellipsoidal cap (with the flatly coiled smooth

embryo at one of the foci) ornamented all over with fine threads radiating fom

the wmbo”. Wor the first criterion, that of habil, the name Janacus is already

available: for the second, the habit of forming a cap, scen in some specimens

only, has been observed by the writer willout any very close study of the genus

in the spreies C. fornieata Linné, GC. aspera Dunker, C. unguiformis Lamarck,

C, norrisianum Williamson, C, plana Say, C. aryx Sowerby. Tt dues not the

appear to be subgenerically diagnostic. Nowever, Zeacrypta is separable from

Junaens by the fact that the septuo has a straight or bul slightly curved mourgtin

while in Janaeus there is usually a definite notch on the left side.

Adelaide specimens inchide both the convex and flat forms, each of which

is Qenved (pl. 4. figs. 9-11), The species attains a large size, one broken specimen

from Hindmarsh Bore having an estimated total length of 55 mo, width 40 tn

Material—Nine specimens ineluding the figured hypotypes, Hindmarsh

Bore, two specimens. Kooyonga Bore; ove specimen, Tennant’s Bore.

Stratigraphical Range—Iry Creck Sands,

Geographical Distribution—Southeru Australia,

52,

Crepidiila (Zeacrypta) dubitabilis ‘Tate

pl. 4, fie. 12,

Crepldula dihitabilis Vale, 1893b, ‘Trans, Ray. Soc. S$. Aust., pl. 9, fig. 5; Dennant & Kitson,

1903, Ree. Geol. Surv. Vie, 1 (2), nm. 113, 138; Ludbrook, 1941, ‘Kans, Roy. Son S$.

Aust, 65 (1), p. 100,

Diagnosis—A small Crepidula, thin elongate-oval in shape, generally convex.

Apex spiral, submarginal,

Dimensions—Length 25, width 16, height 8 mm.

Type Locality—Gippsland Lakes, Victoria Kalimman.

Lacation of HMolotype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, T 1424,

Description of Hypotype—Shell rather small, thin elongate-oval in shape,

sides contracted, irregularly sculptured with concentric growth lines and irre:

gular curved radial ridges which, however, are not present on other specimens.

Apex pronouncedly spiral, subcentral, small separated from the margin, and

curved to the left. Septum small, deeply sct, margin broken in hypotype but

otherwise slightly concavely curved.

Dimensions—Length 18, width 9, height 6 mm.

Locality—Abattoirs Bore.

Location of Hypolype—Tate Mus. Coll., Univ. of Adelaide, F 15173.

Observations—Three specimens are available from Adelaide material and

all show the conspicuously spiral apex which is set in from the margin slightly

to the left of the centre.

Material—The hypotype and one specimen, Abattoirs Bore; one specimen

and three juvenile specimens, Weymouth’s Bore,

Stratisraphical Range—Miocene-Dry Creek Sands.

Geographical Distributien—Gippsland, Vic.-Adelaide, South Australia,

Crepidula (Zeacrypta) hainsworthi Johnston

pl, -4, fies. 15, 14,

Crepidula hainsworthi Johnston. 1885, Proc, Roy, Soe, Tus. For L484, p. 233, pl. figs. a-c:

1888, Geol. ‘Tas., pl. 32, fig. 13; Tate, 1893b, Trans. Roy. Sov, S. Aust, 17, p. 330;

Dennant & Kitson, 1903, Rec. Geol. Surv. Vie, 1 (2), p, 113; Ludbrook, L941, Trans.

Roy, Soc, &. Anst., 65 (1). p. 100.

Diagnosis—A narrow, hizh Crepidula, with basal outline clonzate-oval,

Apex strongly hooked, posterior, projecting beyond the posterior margin,

PDimensions—Length 14, breadth 8, height 5-5 mi.

Type Loecality—Table Cape, Tasmania.

Location of Holotype—? Hobart Museum.

Observations—This is a very distinctive species with its high apex down-

wardly recurved outside the posterior margin. None of the Adelaide examples

show any evidence of there being a Mat form of the species, but accarding to

the author, “The younger examples differ very much in appearance from the

mature forms, being relatively shallower and ‘scarecly beaked”, from which it

may be assumed that the fatter variety docs oceur,

Material—The figured hypotype and 6 specimens, Abattoirs Bore; five speci-

mens ancl one tragment, Weymouth’s Bore,

Stratigraphical Range—r Oligocene and Dry Creck Sans.

Geographical Distribution—Table Cape, Tas; Adelaide, South Australia.

Family STRUTHIOLARIIDAE.

Genus Tytosrira Harris, 1897,

Tylospira Harris, £897, Cat. Tert. Moll. Brit, Mus., 1, p, 222,

Type species (0.d.) Buccinum scutulatuin Martyn.

Tylospira coronata marwicki (Finlay)

pl, 1, fis. 6, 7.

Peliearia curoruta “Tate, 1890a, Trans, Roy. Soe. g. Aust,, 13 (2), p. 176.

Lyloxpira coronata Tate, Dennant & Kitson, 1903, Rec, Geol. Sury, Vie. 2 (2), p. M44

Pelicaria ynarwicki Finlay, 1834, Trans, N,2, Tust., 2 (1), p. 17.

Pellearia hawehini Cotton, 1934, $. Aust. Nat, 16 (1), p, 7,

Tgluspire covonata manwickl (Wiulay), Ludbrovk, 1941, Trans. Roy. Sac, §, Aust, 65 (1), p. BR

Diagnosis—A Tylospira with a somewhat short spire, gencrally two-ninths

of total height of shell. Spire whorls convex to subsngulate at first, becoming

anvulate by the third whorl. Early whorls sculptured with nine spiral lirae, witli

a row of small peripheral nodules developing on the anyle of the whorl. Aper-

tural cullus thick, spreading over body whorl and up to three-quarters. of pen!-

timate whorl.

Description of Hypotype—Shel) acuminately oyate, with a moderately acute,

relatively small spire. Protoconch missing, adult whorls six, moderately rapidly

increasing, couvex to subangulate at first, but angulate by the third whorl; body

whorl large, seven-ninths total height of shell, slightly depressed between suture

and shoulder. Suture widely but not deeply canaliculate. Sculpture on early

whorls of about nine spiral lirae and a row of small peripheral nodules gradually

developing on the angle of the whorl, Callus enamel spreading over body whorl

and three-quarters of petiultimale whorl, Aperture elongate-oval, angulate both

posteriorly and anteriorly. Outer lip thickened but not variced, broadly V-

shaped in profile, arched to the left medially. Columeila smooth, concave,

strongly arcuate. Growth lines on callus strong and siymwid, following the

profile nf the outer lip but termiuating at the pad of smpoth, thicker callus

spreading back from the columella.

Dimensions—Aeight 45, diameter 31, height of body wher] 35, height of

aperture 24 mm.

Type Lacality—Abattoirs Bore,

Location of Holotype—Finlay Collection, New Zealand.

Location of Hypotypes—Tate Mus. Coll, Univ. of Adelaide. F 15174,

Ohbservations—The writer (also 1941, p. 89) considers this a geographical

subspecies of the restricted Kalimnan Tylospira coronata (Tate), The subspecies

has never been completely described or figured. Finluy (1981, p. 17) ditferen-

tiated it as a separate species on diflerences exhibited by what was evidently an

incompletely developed shell, and Cotton based his species howehini on an eroded

shell, also rathoy immature, on which the sculptured featurcs were almost un-

recognizable, Figured here (pl. 1, fg. 7) is the hypotype deseribed above, of

the same size and approximate dimensions as Tate’s holotype of T. coronata

s. str. Vigured also (pl. 1, fiz. 6) is a younger specimen showing the features

on which the Adelaide shell was separated specilically by Finlay aud Jater by

Cotton. The adult specimen is less conspicuously sulcate than corenata s, str,

and the later spire whorls are less angulate and nodulosc, but the carly spire

whorls are the same in both species avd there is no difference in the body whorl:

the growth lines anc outer lip arc not, as stated by Finlay, “far more sigmoid”.

The inensnrements of the adult shell are so nearly like those of the holotype that

one cannot accurately describe it as “mort squat”,

Material—Nine specimens, Hindmarsh Bore; for comparison, 9 topotypes

of coronuta s. ste, Muddy Greck, Vieturias 4 specimens, Gippsland, Victoria;

BWM, Collection,

Strutigraphical Range (of species )—Kalimnan-Dry Creek Sands.

Geovrephicel Distribution—Gippsland, Vic~Adclaide, South Australia,

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EXPLANATION OF PLA'TES

PLATE i

~ Therieum (Chavanicerithium) tort (Yate). Hypolype, juvenile, F 15175, x 1:3,

Big.

herbie, (Chavanicerithium) torri (Tate). Ulypotype, 715176, Abatloirs Bare,

Fig.

x 1-3,

Fig. 3—Lhericium (Chavanicerithium) udeloidensis (Hawehin & Cotton). Hypotype,

Hindmarsh Bore, 450-485 fect, F 75178, x 1-3.

Fig. 4—Diastoma previst Tate. Holotype, Dry Creek Bore, T 1541, x 2.

Vig. 5.—Therteiuin (Phericium) fallax (ludbruok), Hypotype, Bore Hundred of Munna

Pata Sec. 42351, 238-256 feet, x L+3.

Fig, 6.—Tylospira caronata murwicki Finlay. Hypotype, immature specimen, Hindmarsh

Bore, 450)- 153 feet, x 2/3.

Fig, T—Tylosnira coronata marwickt Finlay, Hypotype, Hindmarsh Bore, 450-485 feet, x 2/3,

PLATE &

Fig. 1.—T'urritella (Colpiostitea } platyspiroides sp. nov. Holutype, Abattoirs Bore, x 3.

Fig, 2.—Vtwritella (Culpospira) platyspiroides sp. noy. Paratype, Abuttoirs Bore, x 3.

Fiy. 3.—Valsuntia spectahilis sp. nev. Holotype, Hindinarsh Bore, x LI).

Fig. 4—Archiléctonica wannonensis (T. Woods). Hypotype, Weymouth’s Bore, apical view,

“7.

Fie, 5—. .. +. Iateral view, x7.

Fig. 6.—Ataxacerithium bidenticulatum sp. nov. Holotype, Weymouth’s Bore, x4; proteconch,

x 12.

Fig, 7—Ataxocerithium Lidenticulatum sp. nov. Paratype a, x4; protogonch of paratype b,

« 13. :

Fic, 8—Bitinm (Semibittium) subgranarium sp. noy._ Holotypos, Tlindmarsh Bure, x 10-

Fig, 9—Semitertagus capillatus Tate. Ilypotype, Hindmarsh Bore, 3,

Fig. 10.—Mypotrochus semiplicatus sp. nov, Holotype, Weymenth’s Bore, <5.

Fis. (L.—Cerithielle (Coxellaria) trigemmrta Chapman & Crespin, Hypotype, Brown Coal

Shaft, Altona. Victoria, 4 G

Fig. 12—Cerithlellu (Caxellariz) superspiralis sp. noy. Holotype, Abattoirs Bore, x5.

Fig. 13.—Seila (Notoseile) wiplanicincta sp. nov. Halotype, Abattoirs. Bure, x 3-3

Fig. 14.-Seda (Notoseila) triplanicincta sp, nov. Paratype, Hiridmarsh Bore, x 5.

Fig, 15.—Triphara (lsotriphora) sulisburyensis sp. nov. UMolotype, Weymouth’s Bore, x6,

a. Protuvonuch of paratype, ¥ 40,

Fig, 16.—Triphora (Nutosinister) praeeranifere sp, noy, Holotype, Weymouth’s: Bore, x 10.

a, Protoconch x 20,

PLATE 3

Fig. 1—Anwea (Amaea) triplicate (Tate), Mypotype, Hindmarsh Bore, v3.

Fis. 2. Letostraca (Leiestracx) acutissimu Sowerby, Hindniarsh Bore, x4.

Fig, 3.—Niso psila, T. Woods. Hypotype, Wesmoauth’s Bore, x 4.

Wig. 4.—Syrnule tinefa Angas. Hypotype, Weymouth'’s Bore, » 6.

Fig. 5.-Symola (Agutha) jraefasciata sp, noy, Holotype, Weymouth’s Bore, x 6.

Vig. &.—Syrnola (Agatha) jonesiane (Tate). Hypotype, Weymouth’s Bure, x 6.

Vig. 7.—Sytnole (Agethw) infrasulcata (Yate). Hypotype, Weymouth’s Bore, x4.

Fig, &—Syrnola (Puposymnala) tasmanicu '!. Woorls. Ilypotype, Muddy Creck, x 10.

Pig, 9.—Syrnola (Evelynella) adelaidensis sp. nov. Holotype, Hindmarsh Bore, x 7.

Vig. 10.—Lurbonilla (Turbonilla) mariae it. Woods. Hypotype, Hindmarsh Bore, x 10).

Fig, 11—Turbonilla (Chemnitsia) mappingae sp, nov, Holotype, Weymonth’s Bure, 28.

Fig, 12—Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) wurrungue sp. noy. Holotype, Hindmarsh Bore, x 7.

Vig. 13,—Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) adelaidensis sp. nov. Holotype. Weymouth’s Bore, x5.

Protoconch, x 15.

Fig, 14—Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) siduingoe sp. nov. Paratype, x G.

Pig. 15—Turbonille (Chemnitzia) witningae sp. nov. Holotype, Hinthnarsh Bore, x 6.

Fig. 16—Turbonilla (Chemnitsia) currongae sp. nov. Holotype, Hindmarsh Bore, x 2.

Protocench, x 20.

PLATE 4

Fig. 1-Hipponic (Sahia) cutiour (Schumacher). TTolotype, Recent. +155. British

Miasemn photo,

Fig. 2--.,.. x 1-5,_ British Museum photo.

Fie. &.—Hipponix (Sabie) coniens (Schumacher). Hypotype, Hindinarsh Bure, x 4.

Vig, 4. . 2 xt,

Fig 5.—Capulus pisenarstis Tate, Tlypotype, Abattoirs Bore, x4.

Viv, G=-, . - ~~. ¥4.

Tig. 7.- Calypéraca { Siguputella) trassa Tite, Hypotype, Hindmarsh Rare, x 3.

Fig, B— 2. 1 - ¥Oy

Vig. Y—Crepidula (Zeacrypta) tmmersa Angas, Wypotype, convex variety, Mindmarsh

Bore, x1.

Vig. 10—Crepidula (Zeacrypta) immnersa Angas. Hypotype, flat, curyed variety, Hindmarsh

Bore, x 1.

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Fig. 12 —Crepidula dubitabils Tate. Hypotype, Abattoirs Bore, x 1-5.

Fig, 13.-Crenidida (Zewcrypta) hainstcorthi Johnston. Hypotype, Abattoirs Bore, x 1-33,

Fin ld-, . , . x de8.

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STRATIGRAPHIC SUCCESSION EAST OF GREY SPUR,

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BY B. G. FORBES

Summary

Between Grey Spur and Port Elliot, South Australia, is a faulted and folded sedimentary sequence

with a possible stratigraphic thickness of 29,000 feet. The succession overlies an Archaean inlier

along an unconformity partly obscured by dynamic metamorphism.

In the main area investigated the succession dips steeply in a direction about 130 degrees east of

north. Four subdivisions are distinguished. The oldest subdivision most resembles the Adelaide

System. It is in part folded and appears to be separated from overlying slate and metamorphosed

subgreywacke by a structural break. Conformably overlying the subgreywacke is a thick sequence,

chiefly meta-arkose. The youngest subdivision is composed of metagreywacke and slate and may be

correlated lithologically with the Kanmantoo Group.

STRATIGRAPHIC SUCCESSION EAST OF GREY SPUR,

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

by B, G. Foxnes *

[Read 10 May. 1956]

SUMMARY

Between Crey Spur and Port Elliot, South Australia, is a faulted and folded sedimentary

sequence with a possible stratigraphic thickness of 29,000 feet. The succession overlies an

Archaean inlier along an unconformity partly ubscured by dynamic metamorphism.

Tn the main area investigated the succession dips steeply in a direvtion ahaut 130

degrees east of north. Four subdivisions are distinguished, The oldest subdivision most

resembles the Adelaide System, It is in part folded and xppears to be separated from over-

lying slate and metamorphosed subgreywacke by a Stractuedl break, Conformably overlying

the subgreywacke is a thick sequence, chicfly meta-arkose. The youngest subdivision is

composed of metagreywacke and slate and may be correlated lithologically with the Kan-

mantoo Group.

INTRODUCTION

Rocks of Proterozoic age in South Australia have been extensively inves-

tigated on the western scarp of the Mount Lofty Ranges and in the Flinders

Ranges. Knowledge of the sedimentary succession to the east of the Archaean

inliers is not as adyanced; this paper is presented as a contribution te that

knowledge.

The area investigated occurs mainly on the Milang Shect and partly on

the Encounter Bay and Yankalilla Sheets (1:63,360 military survey). Spring

Mount, the centre of field operations, is about 3S miles almost due south of

Adelaide, The area extends from a little west of Spring Mount to about two

miles north-west of Port Elliot.

The region has been inyestigated previously by a number of workers,

including Howchin, King, Guppy, Sir Douglas Mawson and more recently by

Campana and Wilson. Campana and Wilson’s paper of 1955 may well he

referred to for an account of regional topography, including glacial] phenomena.

Field and laboratory study was made in 1952 during the tenure of a

Junior Research Scholarship at the University of Adelaide. I am indebted

to Sir Douglas Mawson for suggesting the problem and for help during the

year's work.

Acknowledgment is due also to senior students and members of the

Geology Department staff for assistance and advice.

STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

Structural geology of Fleuricu Peninsula may be found very broadly

summarized in Campana’s paper on the Mt. Lofty-Olary Are (Campana, 1955;

in particular Plate 2, section 2-2).

The area described here extends eastward from the eastern margin of

the Myponga Archaean inlier, This inlier is broadly anticlinal and overturned

to ue HE Successively further east of the inlier are the following groups

of rocks:

Grey Spur beds (Proterozoic),

Strangway Will beds,

Inman Hill formation,

Brown Hill beds.

° Department of Geology, University of Adelaich:

There is a structural break between the Grey Spur beds and the succeeding

three groups, which arc conformable.

The groups in their structural aspects are discussed in order below: sce

also the map and Figure L.

INMAN HILL

INMAN HILL FORMATION

3 i] | @ MILES

Fiz. 1.—Sketch section AA. Abbreviations are as follows: A, Archaean, GSB, Grey

Spur beds; SHB, Straneway Hill beds.

ARCHAEAN—PROTFROZOIC BounbaRy

Both the western (near Myponga Ifill) and eastern margins of the

Archaean inlict are zones of differential movement. his is inferred from the

Fact that both the marginal conglomerate and the Archaean gneiss have been

dynamically metamorphosed to produce augen gneisses and schists of similar

appearance (metamorphic convergence).

Outcrops near Myponga Hill are poor in the zone of movement but the

sequence of (1) unmodified Proterozoic slates and quartzites, (2) augen gneiss

(modified conglomerate) and schists, (3) unmodified Archaean pegmatite,

gneiss and cale-silicate hornfels may be traced. The slates dip hencath the

Archaean gneisses approximately parallel to the schistosity conferred by the

movement, The schistosity has the attitude; strike 50 degrees east of north,

dip 50 degrees south.

Grey Spur provides the best exposures of the eastern margin, In the

upper coarse arkose phase, of the conglomerate, quartz and feldspar phenoclasts

are extended most in the bedding-plane parallel to the dip-trace, The intensity

of dynamic metamorphism, as indicated by elongation of cobbles within the

conglomerate, increases as the Archaean contact is neared, The pink granitic

gneiss (A57.57) occurs about forty feet from recognizable strongly sheared

conglomerate in which some cobbles have dimensions 14x20 inches, 115

inches, Between “stretched” couglomerate and Archavan gneiss is a sericitic

gritty schist.

Crey Spun Buvs, STRANGWAY Liu. Bros, Iyaan Arie Foumanon

A central member of the Grey Spur beds has been tightly folded and

from a first glance at the accompanying map it would appear that the whole

succession is a syncline pitching at a shallow angle to the north. If this is

so there must exist between the Orey Spur beds and the Inman Hill formation a

major break, since the lop of the Strangway-Inman Hill succession lies to the

south-east.

‘An alternative und not so spectacular interpretation is that the tightly

folded quartzite marks the anticlinal portion of a large drag-told pitching southi-

west, paralleled by a synclinal axis a short distance west. Reasons for this are:—

(1) There is no symmetry about the axis of folding;

(2) About one mile north-north-east of Spring Mount the Grey Spur beds

appear to he younger to the east, as indicated by cross-bedding:

(3) A small (drag?) fold about half a mile north-west of Spring Mount

simulates this mode of folding,

There is a disturbed zone in the Grey Spur beds about one mile south-

west of Spring Mount, but paucity of outcrops renders interpretation dificult.

‘The thin flexed quartzite and the clongate hill of quartzite may be a reflection

of the folding revealed more clearly further south-west in the Inman Hill

formation.

Brown Hirt Beps

Within the metagreywacke-slate succession there is a marked cleavage

trending about 45 degrees east of north and dipping at a steep angle. The

average strike and dip of bedding planes, which are rarely scen in a single

outcrop, are 35 degrees east of north and 70 degrees east, respectively.

Undoubted anticlinal folding occurs west of Brown Hill with pitch (about

30 degrees?) to the north-west.

PETROLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY

ARCHAEAN COMPLEX

Cmeisses and schists of Archaean age occur west of the marginal con-

glomerate and have been investigated for a short distance from the con-

glomerate. ‘he common rock types are gneisses of a granitic character inter-

Spersed with simple microcline-quartz pegmatites and in one locality, a cale-

silicate hornfels, Where the mineral association is diagnostic, the albite-

epidote-amphibolite facies of metamorphism ix indicated. Superimposed on

this in some racks is a more recent retrograde metamorphism of the bintite-

chlorite sub-facies.

Grey Spur Beps

Although alternating quartzite and schist characterize this succession, com-

glomerate and arkose are included. The western and stratigraphically lower

boundary is marked by the juaction of Archaean gneisses and schists with a

marginal conglomerate. The conglomerate is best known at Grey Spur, from

where it stretehes north-east with few breaks to Edinburgh Swamp. The thick-

ness of individual nits and that of the whole succession increases gradually

toward the north. The formation more than doubles its thickness for the three

miles mapped along the strike, In the centre of the part mapped the beds have

a total outcrop width of about one mile, with a possible stratigraphic thickness

in the neighbourhood of 3,000 feet,

The marginal conglomerate outcrops well only in a few places along its

strike, The best locality for examination is on the north-east side of Grey

Spur. However, it may be followed readily even where there is no outcrop,

hecayse of the distinctive rownded cobbles lying on the surface.

The upper part of the bed is an arkose ogt-wt! ancl is probably rep-

resentative of the conglomerate matrix as a whole, Feldspar constitutes { p-c.

and occurs mainly with quartz-hornfels as phenuclasts. Both microcline and

acid plagioclase are present, ‘The matrix is recrystallized quartz with chlorite,

sericite, aud accessory iron ore, tourmaline, zircon and apatite. The arkose

exhibits cross-bedding, indicating that the top is to the south-east.

Schists with some slates comprise nearly two-thirds of the Grey Spur

hes. They are commonly fine-grained grey rocks. Tho schistosity planes

sparkle with mica, which is mainly biotite. Besides quartz the schists contain

a little feldspar and sericite with accessory tourmaline. Biotite shows a marked

preferred orientation.

These beds are poorly outcropping.

Near Grey Spur is a series of alternating bands of meta-arkose, schist and

fine-grained metagreywacke, arkose being predominant, The meta-arkose is

massive or banded and cross-bedded, vf u pale grey to white colour, It is a

compact hard recrystallized fine-grained rock composed of quartz, about thirty

p.c, feldspar and a little accessory sericite, tourmaline, pyrite and apatite. Asso-

ciated metagreywacke is finer grained, richer in biotite and of a dark grey colour.

About halt the quartzites typifying the formation are orthoquartzites (to use

Pettijohn’s 1949 terminology), the remainder being feldspathic quartzites, ‘They

ave all compact, light-coloured recrystallized rocks, the feldspar content ranging

from almost nil to about ten p.c, Grain-size is chiefly fine, but individnal

rounded grains of quartz and feldspar may reach a diameter of 1 mm. Tour-

maline, zircon, and pyrite are occasional accessorics. In the quartzites possess-

ing a “fused” appearance reerystallization has been more intense. The quartzites,

jueluding the fused variety, show accasional crass-bedding, thongh gencrally

not clearly enough to establish the facing of the beds,

One calcareuus horizon was observed, and that in only one place—the

bottom of a narraw deep valley about one mile north-east of Grey Spur. Here

a siliceons marble grades upward into quartzite,

Sraancway Hin. Berns

The southernmost extension of this formation is composed of about 1,200

feet of blue-grey slate overlain by 2,800 feet of metamorphosed subgreywacke,

some subst and rare beds richer in quartz. The upper limit is marked by

altertiating meta-arkose and metagreywacke passing conformably upward into

the Inman ITi formation. This boundary may be mapped and its approximate

position appears on the accompanying plan. ‘The lower limit, saye in the south,

is poorly exposed,

The poorly outcropping, equivalents of these beds, forming part of the range

to the south of the Upper Hindmarsh Valley, are subgreywacke and spotted

schists with interbedded quartzite.

The rock termed metamorphosed subgreywacke is a grey, fine-grained

slightly schistose quartz-biotite rock of subgreywacke composition. The ayerage

grain diameter of 0-09 mm, is on the border of sand and silt. The massive

Gutcreps possess a smooth, dark-grey surface. Variations due to change in

grain-size or proportions of constituents give rise to interbedded quartvite,

schists and spotted schists.

Interbedded quartzite is more prominent to the north, possibly indicating

a slight change in facies.

Inwean Hitt Forscarion

Meta-arkose predominates in this formation, but minar thicknesses of

metagroywacke also occur within it. The outerop width is just over three miles,

‘Yhe formation extends from the River Laman suath west of Inman Hill toa line

bearing about 50 degrees. just vast of Peeralilla Mill. Further cast the chatae~

teristic rock-type is metagreywacke,

{a view of a variation in dip from 25 degrees te vertical the calculated

thickness is only approximate, The thickness vf the formation based on an

averave dip of 50 deyrees is 14,800 fect.

The tocta-arkose is similar macroscopically to the average quurtzite. The

massive variety is a hard, compact light grey to light brown rock. When

streaked with thin biotite-rich bands the composition is still Uhat of un arkose

but may grade into greywacke by an increase in the proportion of micas,

In thin section these rocks are scen to be largely recrystallized, perhaps

with the execption of leldspar and some accessory minerals. Average grain

diameter varies from about 0,13 to 0.28 mm, The measured feldspar content,

acid plagioclase and microcline, ranges from 33 to 50 per cent. by volume.

Biotite and sericite show a preferred orientation. Accessories are the common

iron ore, apatite, zircon and tourmaline, The composition of meta-arkose and

other rocks is plotted in Figure 2.

QUARTZ

MICAS FELDSPAR

Fig. 2.—Composition of representative nicta-sedimentary rocks, in terms of voliime-

percentage of three major constituents (measurement by microscope, using integra-

tion stage), Numbers represent specimens as follows: 1,2—quartaite of Grey Spur

beds; 3—meta-arkose of Grey Spur beds; 4—metasubgreywacke of Strangway Hill

beds; 5, 6, 7—aneta-arkose of Inman Hill formation; 8, 9—metagreywacke of Inman

Hill formation; 10-1netagreywacke of Brown Hill beds. (Subdivision of diagram

after Pettijohn, 1949, p. 227.)

Banded arkoses exhibit a varicty of sedimentary structures, The most useful

is cross-bedding, all observations on which indicate that the top of the formation

is to the east. These observations are in my opinion sufficiently widespread

to indicate that there is little, if any, repetition by folding within the formation.

It is possible, however, that there has been repetition by strike faulting. Slumps

are another common structure, Overturned slump folds generally have an

amplitude of six to twelve inches, but in one instance more than five feet was

measured, The slumping has mostly taken place on surfaces sloping down to

the sonth. Truncated slump structures are present and serve to confirm the

conclusions from cross-bedding. Small scale pene-contemporaneous faulting

also occurs within the formation,

Brown Hitt Beps

Conformahly overlying the Inman Hill formation are beds, predominantly

metagreywacke, of about 7,000 feet thickness, overlain in turn hy slates.

The metagreywackes vary from light to dark grey and possess a strongly

developed schistosity, Granularity also varics, but is chiefly finé. Microscopicall

the metagreywacke A57°83 is made up of lens-shaped grains of quartz with

longer axes parallel, Interstitial to quartz and feldspar are micas with a

parallel orientation. Accessary minerals are epidote, zircon, tourmaline, apatite

and iron ore,

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The upper boundaty of the metagreywacke beds has been indicated only

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STRATIGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION

The rock-types described represent three phases of sedimentation:

1) Stable shelf;

2) Sharp uplift with corresponding slow subsidence of the basin of

deposition;

(3) Sharp uplift with corresponding rapid subsidence,

Evidence of condition (1) is supplied by the Grey Spur beds, The cobble

component of the marginal conglomerate is oligomictic in character, while the

arkese component is presumably a “basal” arkose. The formation represents

marine transgression over the stable continental shclf accompanied by slight

fluctuations in level. The source aréa, iv view of the well-sorted nature

of the deposits, possessed prohably a mature or senile topography. This

sequence is the one which most resembles the Adelaide system.

ve aye Hill beds possibly represent conditions transitional between

(1) and (2).

The Oe a Hill formation is considered to be tectonic arkose, reflecting

rapid uplift of a neighbouring granitic area. The frequent cross-bedding

encountered in this formation suggests shallow-water accumulation, hence a

slowly subsiding arca of deposition is postulated,

The post-arkose interbedded greywackes and slates represent original

muddy sandstones and dark muds deposited rapidly below wave-base, They

therefore suggest geosynclinal or unstable shelf conditions (3),

The shape of the arca investigated allows very little enquiry into facies

change, Such timé markers as tillite or fossils are not present in the sequence,

hence an age cannot be assigned,

The Brown Hill beds may be correlated lithologically with the Kanmantoo

Group (Sprigg and Campana, 1953). The position of the Inman Hill formation

is less clear. Tt is perhaps a local variant within the Kanmantoo Group,

Between the Grey Spur beds, lithologically similar to the Adelaide System,

and the Strangway Hill beds, there is a disturbed zone where: outcrops are

poor. This zone may well represent the faulting-out of part of the succession.

INTRUSIVE ROCKS

Three occurrences of altered dolerite are indicated on the map. The

iolerites are all uralitized and considerably altered, but show ophitic texture

under the microscope,

METAMORPHISM

‘lhe post-Archaean rocks are low grade metamorphic, the suh-facies. of

metamorphisrm being the biotite chlorite subfacies of the green-schist facics.

‘he general metamorphism is dynamo-thermal with, in some localities, a

marked stress factor. Within the Strangway ITill beds certain spotted schists

(A57-66) may represent deficient stress.

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Caspamwa, T., 1955. The structure of the eastern South Australian ranges: the Mt. Tolty-

Olary are, J, Geol, Soe, Aust., 2, pp. 47-62. '

Casmana, B., and Wiison, R. B., 1955. Tillites and related glacial topography of South

Australia. Eclogac: geol. Helv., 48, pp. 1-30.

Guppy, D. J., 1944, Thesis for Honours Degree B.Se,, University of Adelaida,

Howcnin, W., 1906. The geology of the Mt. Lofty Ranges, Part II. Trans. Roy. Soc. 8.

Aust., 80, pp. 227-262. i

Kine, D., 1947. Thesis for Honours Degrees B.Sc., University of Adelaide.

Pretrijoun, F. J., 1949. Sedimentary rocks. Harper & Brothers, New York.

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J. Sci., 16, pp. 12-14.

NEW GENERA AND SPECIES OF ACARINA FROM BATS FROM

NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES AND AUSTRALIA

BY H. WOMERSLEY

Summary

Three new species of mites belonging to two new genera of the family Laelaptidae and to the genus

Neomyobia of the Myobiidae are described. The genus Notolaelaps with type nova guinea sp. nov.

is erected for a species parasitic on a small fruit-eating bat Syconycteris crassa papuana Matschie

1899, from the Jimmi Valley, Western Highlands of New Guinea.

Plesiolaelaps gen. nov. is proposed for the type miniopterus sp. noy. from bats Miniopterns

schreibersi (Natterer, 1819) and Nyctophilus geoffreyi Leach, 1821; the first from Joanna, S. Aust.,

10th Dec., 1932, and the second host from Sutherlands, S. Aust., 23" August, 1955.

Neomyobia luzonensis sp. nov. is described from many specimens of both sexes as well as nymphs,

from a bat from Manila, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 25th March, 1945.

NEW GENERA AND SPECIES OF ACARINA FROM BATS FROM

NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES AND AUSTRALIA

Il. WomensLey*

Text Fig. 1-3.

[Read 14 June 1956]

SUMMARY

Three new specics of mites belonging to two new genera of the family Laelaptidae and

to the genus Neomyabia of the Myobiidae are described. The genus Notolaelaps with type

novd guinea sp. nov. is erected for a species parasitic on a small friit-eating bat Syconycterts

crassa prepuana Mutschie 1§99, from the Jimmi Valley, Western Iighlands of New Guinea.

Plesiolaelaps gon. nov. is proposed for the ne miniopterus sp. nov. from bats Miniop-

tertis schteiberst (Natterer, 1819) and Nyctophilus geoffreyi Leach, 1821; the first frora

Joanna, S. Aust.; 10th Dec., 1932, and the second host from Sutherlands, & Aust., 23rd

August, 1955.

Neomyobia luxonensis sp. nov. is deseribed from many spreimens of bath sexes as well

as nymoplis, from a bat from Manila, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 25th March, 1945.

Subfamily Larnartiwagr Berlese, 1892

Genus NoTOLAELAPS noy,

Allied to Nealaelaps Hirst in having only 3 pairs of genito-ventral setae in

the female, but differs in the more oval shape, in lacking the stout spines on the

maxillary coxae and on coxae I, the internal posterior of the latter being repre-

sented only by a boss, and in the less expanded gentito-ventral shield which is

not so widely separated from the anal shield and on which the 3 pairs of setae

are al] marginal,

Type Notolaelaps nova-guinea sp. nov.

Notolaelaps nova guinea sp. nov.

Fig, 1 A-C

Female Holotype—Shape broadly oval. Length of idiosoma 520.2. Dorsal

shield entire, not completely covering dorsum but separated marginally by a

fairly wide band of cuticle; dorsal setae simple, to 40u long. Ventrally; pre-

endopodal and jugular shiclds wanting: sternal shield small, about as wide as

long, slightly narrower postcriorly, with 3 pairs of setae and two pairs of pores;

metasternal shields only represented by the setae; genito-ventral shield flask-

like with 3 pairs of marginal setae and not yery widely separated from anal shield;

anal shield shortly pear-shaped with the usual 8 setae; between the anal and

genito-ventral shields with only one pair of setae and on each side eleven setae;

a pair of shortly clongate metapodal shields. Legs slender but not very long,

I 825py, IT 260p, 11) 260pn, IV 390g; no strong spines on maxillary coxue, a

pronounced boss and a slender seta on coxae I, an anterior strong spine and a

slender seta on coxae II and II] and one seta on coxae IV; tarsi all with short

caruncle and paired claws. Perilrerne fairly thick with stigmata between coxae

UT and TV, Chelicerae simple without distinct teeth.

Locality and. Host—Described from the holotype and one paratype female

from a srpall fruit-eating bat, Syconyeferis crassa papuana Matschie, 1899, from

the Jimmi Valley, Western Highlands of New Guinea, 1955 (coll. J. S.

Womersley ).

* South Australian Museum,

Remarks,—The types of this species are in the South Australian Museum.

For the identification of the host I am indebted to Mr. Ellis Troughton of the

Australian Museum, Sydney.

lig, 1, A-C~Notolaelaps navaguinea g. et sp. nov, Female, A, dorsum; B, venter; C,

chelicerae.

Genus PLEsiOLAELAPS noy-

In adults dorsal shield entire and complotely covering dorsum. Labial

cornicles slender, Female without pre-endopodal or jugular shields; sternal

shield wider than long with 8 pairs of setae; mctasternal shield only represented

by seta and pore; genito-ventral shield drop-shaped with 5 setae; anal shicld

rounded; chelicerae without teeth, fxed finger hyaline and thumb-like, movable

finger slender and slightly hooked; no specialised armature on coxae or legs.

In male with all vertral shiclds coalesced, moderately expanded behind coxae

IV; chelicerae with fixed finger as in female, movable finger hook-like, with a

long similarly hook-like spermatophore carricr; legs as in female.

Type Plesivlaelaps miniopterus sp. nov.

Plesiolaelaps miniupterus sp. nov.

Tig. 2 A-l

Female Holotype (as mounted in P.V.A,),—Shape oval with slightly fat-

tened sides, Colour light yellowish, Length of idesoma 364,, width 240,.

Dorsal shicld cntite, covering the whole dorsum, witl light transverse markings

and short, 26. to 32y long spinitorm setae. Venter; as figured, no_pre-endopodal

or jugular shields; tritosternum lightly chitinised with paired lacinia; sternal

shield wider than long, with 3 pairs of slender spiniform setac to 39, long and

2 pairs of pores; metasternal shields absent, only represented by seta and pore;

genito-ventral shield flask- or drop-shaped, rounded apically, with 5 setae (two

pairs and a single seta at posterior end), widely separated from anal shield

with ca. 3 pairs of setae between these shields; anal shicld as figured with 8

Fig, 2, A-I.—Plesiolaelaps miniopterus. g. and sp, nov. A-D Female; A, venter; B, dorsum; C,

chelicerae: D, dorsal seta, E-G Mule: E, venter; F, chelicerae; C, labial cornicles. H-I Pro-

tonymph: H, dorsum; I, venter.

setae of which the post-anal is the longest; no metapodal shields could he seen

in this sex. Mouth parts small, gnathosoma ventrally with 4 pairs of setae;

labial cornicles slender as figured; fixed finger of cheliccrae a hyaline thumb-like

lobe, movable finger rather slender without teeth. Legs I and II stouter than

Itt and IV, I 227 long, II 260, IIT 227p, 1V 286y, without specialised setae

or armature, all tarsi with caruncle and paired claws. Peritecme narrow, extend -

ing tu eexae I,

Male Allotype—Shape as in female, but in mounted specimen slightly larger.

Length of idiosoma 423u, width 280, Legs: I 278, long, If 234,, IIE

247 un, IV 292p, leg IL is the stontest but has no special armature, Dorsal shield

as in female, but the setae are rather shorter to 20», Jong. Ventrally, all the

shields are coalesced, the genilo-ventral portion of tho holoyentral shield is

widest just behind coxae IV; a small lightly sclerotised metapodal shield lies

posterior of coxae IV; the setae on the sterno-genital portion of the holoventral

shield are 26, long, while the others on the ventri-anal portion, as are those on

the cuticle, are ca. 20% long, except for a posterior fringe of 7 pairs of long

slender setae to 100« long, Chelicerae as figured, movable finger a strongly

chitinised hook with a longer but similarly hooked spermatophore carrier, fixed

finver a hyaline blunt thinnb-like lobe as in female,

Protonymph.—Shape as in female, but weakly chitinised. Idiosoma S70»

long, 240u wide, Dorsurm with divided shield, anterior part 162, long by 143,

wide, seaching posteriorly to level between coxae II and IV, its posterior margin

widely truncate, posterior part 5p long and 97, wide, separated from anterior

by about 4 times its own length; dorsal setae 264 long, except the pasteriar pair,

which are 89, Sternal shield as figured, 1230 long by 1104 wide, extending to

nearly the middle of coxae IV; leg 1 272u Jong, IT 253p, TL 2354p, [V 2686p, Peri-

treme very short, 894 long, and not reaching beyond enxae TV,

Locality anc Hosts—Described from the holotype ? aud allotype + and

paralype of each sex from a bat Miniopterus schreibersi (Natterer, 1819), from

Joanna, S. Aust., LOth Dee., 1932 (coll, J, Hood j- Other specimens from a bat

Nyctophilus geoffreyi Leach, 1821, from Suthcrlands, 8. Aust, 23rd Aug., 1955

(coll. E. F. Boehm),

Remarks,—All the specimens are in the South Australian Museu.

This genus differs from all the others in the Laelaptinae in that the female

genitn-ventral shield has 5 setae arranged in Z pairs and a single posterior one.

It is perhaps nearest to Radfordiluelaps Zumpt, 1950, which has 3 genito-vertral

setae and a strong knife-like seta on coxae [ (not present in Plesiolaclaps).

Family MYOBITDAE Mégnin, 1877

Genus Neaxrvonia Radford, 1948

Neomyobii Iuzonensis sp, nov.

Fig, 3 AJ

temale Holotype —Elongate species. Jength of idinsoina 5204, width

290). Durst; Jateral and dchmasdian setae moderately expanded and longitu-

dinally striated, acuminate, without barbs; lengths, laterals 1 97a, Lf 162», LLL 195p,

submedian [ 65y, 11 974, LW 65.. Venter: as in Fig. B, with the immer members

of cack row of selae slender and much longer than the outer members; there

are twa other pairs of setae near the caudul margin of which the outer members

are long and slender; caudal pairs of setae 3602 long. Legs: 1 78y long, TT 180p,

IIT 1624, 1V 175p; | with 4 segments, terminal one with 2 minute claws, other-

wise as in genus (Figs, C, 9), W-IV with paired claws, one thinner and slightly

shorter than the other (Fig. A, I).

Male Allotype.—Length of idiosoma 8904, width 200, Dorsum: lateral

and submedian setac as in female, but the third subimedians only slightly

behind the second and nearer to cach other; lengths of laterals T 97, TT 162,,

TIT 162); of submedians, I 84p, U 63p, T11 162. Venter: as in Fig, 6 with all

the sctac short and inconspiciaus, between coxac TV with a pair of stont, thick

spivies, 58» long, arising from large bosses (in another specimen the right hand

spine is duplivatecl), candal setae 36p long. Penis slender, reaching to coxae

TH and apically recurved. Legs: I 78 Jong, IL 162p, ILL 1954, 1V 182y; leg I

as in female; Il as in female with subequal paired claws; III (Fig. H) with only

one longer and stronger claw and with two stout spurs on tibia; IV with paired

unequal claws.

Fig. 3—Neomyobia luzonensis sp. nov. A-E Female: A, dorsal; B, venter; C, leg I dorsal;

D, leg I ventral; E, claws of leg Ti, F-H Male: F, dorsal; G, venter; H, leg Ill. I-J Nymph;

I, dorsum; J, leg I ventral.

Nymph Morphotype.—Length of idiosoma 540p, width 2254. Dorsum as

in Fig. I; lateral and submedial setae only slightly expanded hasally; length of

laterals, I 32u, IL 32u, I 65p; of submedian I 65y, IL 32, IIL 80u; of caudals

130. Legs: I 70p long, IT 84y, IIT 91p, IV 97»; leg I as in Fig. J apparently

without terminal claws; Il with paired tarsal claws, Ill and IV with only a

single tarsal claw.

Locality and Host—The types and many paratypes from a bat, No. 2la,

from Manila, Luzon, 28th March, 1945 (coll. C. B. Philip),

Remarks—All specimens in S$. Aust. Museum. Paratypes later to be dis-

tributed to other centres.

In the pair of pronounced stout spines between coxae IV on the venter of

the male this species is related to Neomyobia poppei (Trouessart, 1895), the

type host and locality for which are Pipistrellus nathusii. Keys and Blasius, and

Marseilles, France. In the male it also differs from poppei in that tarsi Il and

IV have paired claws; according to Radford (Bull. Mus. d’Hist. Nat. Paris (2),

24 (4): 879) poppet has but a single claw on tarsi I, II and IV. The tibia

of leg III of the male also differs from poppei in the presence of the two strong

spurs. In the female, luzonensis differs little from Radford’s figure of poppei

except in the lesser expansions of the lateral and submedian dorsal setae.

A NEW SPECIES OF TUCKERELLA (ACARINA, TETRANYCHOIDEA,

TUCKERELLIDAE) FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BY H. WOMERSLEY

Summary

A new species of Tuckerella Womersley 1940 belonging to the recently erected family

Tuckerellidae (Baker & Pritchard, 1953) is described from Phyllota litter from Keith, S.A. A

revised key to the three known species is given.

A NEW SPECIES OF TUCKERELLA (ACARINA, TETRANYCHOIDEA,

TUCKERELLIDAE) FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

by H, Womerstey®

[Read 14 June 1956]

SUMMARY

A new species of Tuckerella ay purersley 1940 belonging to the recently erected family

Tuckerellidae (Baker & Pritchard, 1953) is described from Phyllota litter from Keith, S.A. A

revised key to the three known species is given,

Baker & Pritchard (Ann. Ent. Soc, Amer., 1953, 16; 243-258) have recently

removed the genus Tuckerella Womersley 1940 from the Tetranychidae and

erected the new family Tuckerellidae to include the two species pavoniformis

(Ewing, 1922) and ornata (Tucker, 1926),

In 1940 Womersley recorded pavoniformis wrongly under the name of

ornata Tucker, as pointed out by Baker & Pritchard. The genus Tuckerella, how-

ever, was based essentially on Tucker's description and figures, and his species

is the nominal type.

In their paper Baker & Pritchard separate the two species pavantformis and

ornata on the number of pairs of whip-like filamentous caudal setae and also

on the last row of four palmate setae on the dorsum.

No further occurrences of pavoniformis in Australia have been recorded,

but a third and new species described in this paper has recently been found.

In many respects it is intermediate between pavoniformis and ornata as is shown

in the following key.

Key to Known Species of Tuckérella Wom.

1. Tarsi IT] and IV with a dorsal sensory rod similar to those on |

and IT. With 7 pairs of caudal filamentous setae. The four posterior

hysterosomal palmate setae small and equal in size,

T. spechtae sp. nov.

Tarsi IT] and IV without such sensury rod 2

2. With 6 pairs of caudal filamentous setae. Outer members of

posterior row of hysterosomal palmate setac larger than the inner

members.

T. pavonifarmis (Ewing).

With 5 pairs of caudal filamentous setae. All four members of

posterior row of hystcrosomal palmate setae small and equal in size.

T. ornata (Tucker).

N,B.—In both ornata and spechtae the two distal sensory rods on tarsi I are

about equal in length; in pavoniformis the anterior distal sensory rod is very

short compared with the posterior distal rod. In the last species tarsus II bears

a short antero-distal peg, and leg IV has large, strongly serrate setue dorsally.

° South Australian Museum.

Tuckerella spechtae sp, nov.

Fig. AD.

Molotype—Female. Size small, Colour in life red. Length of idiosoma

230n, width 150, Body roundish oval, widest in line of propodosomal-meta-

podosomal suture. Dorsum strongly reticulated and with suture Jines, between

Treat Fig. A-D—Twekerella spechlae sp. nov. A, dorsal view; B, palp; ©, tibia ail

farsns of leg 1; D, same of leg LLL IV.

propodosoma and metapodosoma and between the latter and the opisthosoma.

Mouth parts elongate with picreing styliform mandibles, Palpi as figured,

elongate, four-segmented, tibia with well-developed claw; tarsus cylindrical and

barely reaching tip of claw, apparently with 8 sctac and two sonsory rods. Eyes

2 on each side. Dorsum with 42 palmate or fan-shaped setae as in other species

but the four membcrs of the posterior hysterosomal transverse row are all

smaller and subequal; with 7 pairs of long, to 200,, filamentous, shortly ciliated

caudal setae; legs short, I 112, long, I, IIT and TV 84; furnished with smaller

palmate setae; claws strong, furnished with 4 tenent hairs; tarsus I with a pair

of cylindrical sensory rods and 4 simple setae, tarsi II, IJ and IV each with one

such sensory rod, Venter as figured for pavoniformis (sic. ornatus) Womersley

1940.

Location.—A single female, the type, in the South Australian Museum, col-

lected amongst Phyllota litter at Keith, South Australia, July, 1953 (Mrs. M.

Specht).

Remarks,—Distinguished from the other known species as in the key.

AUSTRALIAN ACANTHOCEPHALA N° 10

BY S. J. EDMONDS

Summary

Specimens of Pseudoporrorchis bulbocaudatus (Southwell and McFie), Pseudoporrorchis

centropusi (Tubangui) and Gordiorhynchus hylae (Johnston and Edmonds) have been re-examined

and are considered to be synonymous. The species becomes Pseudoporrorchis hylae (Johnston). A

new species, Pseudoporrorchis hydromuris, is described from the water at, Hydromys chrysogaster.

Bolbosoma_ capitatum (von Linstow) is recorded from Globiocephalus melaena and an

acanthocephala from Canis familiaris dingo assigned to the genus, Oncicola.

AUSTRALIAN ACANTHOCEPHALA N° It

by S. J. Epmonps*®

[Read 14 June 1956]

I, SUMMARY

Specimens of Pseudoporrorchis bulbocaudatus (Southwell and McFie), Psencdoporrorchis

centrapusi: (Tubangui) anc Gordforhynchus hylae (Johnston anc Edmonds) have been re-

examined and are considered to be synonomous. The species becomes Pscudoporrorchis hiyliue

(Johnston), A new species, Psewdoporrorchis hydromimis, is deserihed from the water rat,

Hydromys chrysogaster. Bolbosoma capilatum (von Linstow) is recorded tran Globioce-

en a Wa and an acanthocephala from Canty fumilioris dingo assigned to the genus,

Oneiooli.

Ii, INTRODUCTION

This paper deals with four acanthocephala, one of which is new,

PARASITE Host

| Centropus phasianinus (Latham )

Pseudoporrerchis hylae (Johnston) ) Podargus strigoides (Latham)

Pseudoporrorchis hydromuris n. sp. Hydromys ehrysogaster (Geoffroy)

Bolbosoma capitatum (vou Linstow ) Globtocephalus melaena (Trail)

Oncicoli sp. Canis familiaris dingo (Blaumenback )

HI, DESCRIPTION OF PARASITES

1, Pseudoporrorchis hylae ( |ohnston)

Synonomy

Echinorhyschus hylae Johuston, 1912,

Pseudoporrorchis bulbocaudatuy (Southwell and MeFie, 1925).

Pseudoporrorchis centiopusi (‘fubaugui, 1933),

Gordiorhynchus hylee (Jolnston and Edmonds, 1948).

Discussion .

Johnston and Edmonds (1948) identified an acanthocephalan parasite from

Podargus strigoides as Gordiorhynchus hylae.. This was an error; it should have

been assigned to the genus, Psewdoporrorchis Joyeux and Baer, 1935. The

withors were misled by the facts (1) that both male and female worms possessed

internal pseudosewinentation. and (2) that a small appendix was present near

the feinale genital aperture — both characters of the genus, Gordiorhynehus

Meyer, 1931. The authors did state that because the receptaculum did not

divide the introvert into two parts the conception of the genus would have to

be cularged to inelude the specimens from Poderygus. At the Gime internal

pseudoscementation had not been described for any of the species of Pseuclo-

portorchis,

During 1952 the present author had the opportunity of examining al the

British Museum of Natural History some of Southwell and MeFie’s specimens

of Pseudoporrorchis bulbocaudatus trom Centrapus phasianinus. At anee it was

obvious thit (1) this species possesses internal psendosexmentation, a fact not

recorded by Southwell and Mclie, and (2) Gordiorhynchus hylwe is synonomous

with FP. bulbocaneatus, Turther, through the kindness of the late Professor HH.

* Zuvlogy Departinent, University of Adelaide.

Van Cleave, bve slides of Pseudoporrorchis centropusi (Tubangni, 1933) — all

named by Tubangui— were rhudlg available for re-examination. A stuily af

these specimens showed thal the range of measurements of same organs and

stvuctures of P. centropusi could be extended, e.g. (1) the length of the male

may be as long as 21 mm. and the female 28 mm,, ( 2) the introvert is anmed

with 26 fougitudinal rows of 8-10 hooks per row. and (3) ripe eggs about

S02 * 23) are present in one female, In addition, internal pscudoseymentstion

is present and the female aperture is subterminal. This extra information brings

Tubangni's specimens from Centropus. viridis into the synonomy of P, bulba-

caudutus.

Johnston and Edmonds (1948) identified the parasite from Podarpus

strigoides as the adult of a larval form encysting in the mesentery of a number

of Australian frogs (Aylae spp. and Limnandynastes sp.) and named by John-

ston (1912) as Echinorhynchus hylae. A further examination of the intraverts

of a large number of larvae from froys has confirmed this fact. If the rules

of priority in nomenclature are followed, the parasites from Centropus viridis,

Centrojus phaslaninus and Podargus strieides become Pseudoporrorchis hiylae

(Iahaston ).

Pseudoporrorchis houdmert Joyeux and Baer, 1935, the type-species of the

genus, from Centropus sinensis intermedius is a closely related species. It iy

armed with 23-24 longitudinal rows each of 11-12 hooks.

The ncourrence of internal pscudosegmentation has now been recorded iy

at feast three different genera of the Acanthocephala; (1) Gordiorhynchus M Pyer,

1981, (2) in the present paper in some species of Pseudoporrorchis, and (3) in

some species of Arhythmorhynchus by Van Cleave (1916, p. 171 and fig. 8)

2. Pseudoporrorchis hydromuris w. sp.

flus, |-t,

Seven female and two male specimens were found a the small intesthie

of the Australian water rat, Wydromys clurysogaster, at Innistail, Queenslanel.

by Mr. N, G, Elliot (10/10/53) and forwarded for identification by Dr. J. M.

Mitckerras of the Institute of Medical Science, Queensland.

Deseription—The length of the males is 1417 mm. and of the females

12-19 mm, The trunk is cylindrical but tends to taper slightly towards the

auterior and posterior extremitics. The maximum width, oceurring in the

anterior third of the trunk, is 1-1-1'5 mm, in the male and 1-52-29 min. in the

fentale, The introyert is relatively small and almost spherical in shape. It is

(?-4-0-46 mm, in diameter und is armed with about 26 longitudinal rows each

of 7-8 hooks. per row. The second ot third hook of each row is largest and

pessesses a well developed posteriorly direeted rooting pracess. “The length of

the projecting portion of the largest hook is (40-50) » and of the roating process

about (60-70) 4. To hooks 5, 6. 7 and & the posteriorly directed rooting process

progressively derionsés in size and an anteriorly directed process appears and

progressively increases in size. A similar condition has been deseribed fov

Psetuloporrorchis hylae Wy Johnston and Wdmonds (1948) and for Pseudopar-

rorchis teliger by Yan Cleave (1949). There is a tendeney lor the extrernities

of the rooting processes of P. hydromuris to be swollen slightly. Delicate wing

processes, however, like those so carefully ceseribed by Van Cleave for P. teliger

could not he clistinguished, There is a short neck about 0-2 mm. long which

in all specimens licy within the anterior end af the trunk. The introvert sheath,

} damm. long and 0-35 mm, wide, is danble walled and arises just posterior to

the last whorl of introvert hooks,

Two ellipsoidal testes, 1+ 1-1-8 min; long and 0:6-0-8 rim. wide lie in lauden

within the anterior third of the trunk. There are six long tubular cement flands

pressed closely together, The posterior extremity of the female is rounded but

not swollen and doves not hear an appendix like P. hylae, ‘The fernale aperture

is terminal. Ripe eggs sre ellipsoidal in shape and their outer shell is thick.

They are 68-75 yw long and 32-36 « wide and do not possess polar prulungations-

Longitirlinal sections of both male and female reveal that internal pscudoseg-

mentation, like that of P, hylae, is present in both sexes.

Systematic Position —This species is morphologically very close to and was

at Hrst thought to be ideulical with Pseudoporrorchis hylae from the birds. Cen-

tropas viridis and C. phasianinus, Jt differs, however, in a number of respects.

The introvert of P, hydrornurts is globose or subspherical and slightly smaller

than that of P. hylae, which is clavate, The number of hooks in each longitu.

dinal row is less in P. hydromuris than P. hylae. Further, the posterior extremity

of the females of P, hylae is swollon into a bulb-like structure which bears a

small appeidix. This condition does not occur in any of the specimens of

P. fajdromuris,

This is the second record of a mammal as a definitive host of a species uf

Pseudoporrorchis, 2 genus usnally found in birds. Van Cleave (1949) described

P, teliver from a mongoose, Herpestes javanious and from Fells minutus javonicus,

P, teliger and P. hydromuris, although closely related, differ significantly in the

nazaber of hooks on the introvert.

Type specimen—s.A. Museum, Adelaide.

3. Bolbosoma capitaturn (von Linstow, 1880)

Four feriale and one male specimen of this parasite were obtained from the

intestine of Globiocephalus melaena stranded at Prime’s Beach, St. Vincent Gulf,

S.A., by the late Professor T. H, Jutston on 7/10/44,

Reseription—The females are 6-0-8+5 cm. long and 2-3 mm. wide and the

male is 3-2 cm. long and ahout 1-8 mm, wide, The anterior region of the trunk

tapers ty a fine neck 2-4 mm. long and less than 1 min. wide. Anteriorly, the

neck # surmounted by a prominent swelling or bulb, rather flattened in most

specimens and about 1-5-3-0 mm. wide and 1:2-2-1 mm. in length, Arising

frott the bulb is a small ey!fndvical intravert which is expanded, and then not

quite fully, in one specimon only, It is 0-4 mm. wide at its base and would be

about 0°7-0°8 mm, long. It is armed with 14-16 longitudinal rows of hooks,

Fach row contains probably 8 hooks. The anterior—most hooks are stoutest,

largest and most curved; those posteriorly are more pointed and less curved. The

pth itsclf is covered with stout, densely packed spines, larger than those on

the introvert.

The neck and bulb in most specimens is enrved ventrally to the long axis

of the trunk and the posterior extremity dorsally to some extent. ‘This condi-

tion is shown for & capitulunt in Meyer's monograph (Meyer, 1932, fig. 66)-

The posterior region of the teunk of all specimesss forms an Introvert.

The testes of the male are in the anterior fourth of the trunk just behind the

region of the neck, They are cllipsoidal in shape, about 2-5 mm, long and 018

mm, wide, Ripe cggs are spindle-shaped and measure (140-162) « x 798-31) fs

They possess long polar prolongations of the middle shell,

Systematic Position—These specimens are considered to be B. capitatum

deseribed from Globiocephalus melas by von Linstow (1880), The bulb of the

South Australian specimens is not quite as extended as those described by von

Linstow. ‘The egys in the female are considerably larger than thuse described

for the species by Porta (Meyer, 193], p. 90). Otherwise the correspondence

willi Jainstow’s detalls is close. ‘he specimens differ frum RB. hamiltoni Baylis,

1929 in the armature of the introvert where the number of longitudinal rows

is 26, nearly clouble the number in B, capitatum.

4. icola sp.

fig. &

Five acanthocephalan specimens, four of which were decapitated, were

forwarded for identification from the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science,

Adelaide. The parasites were obtained from Cunis pena dinge from Central

Australia and have been recorded as Oncicola sp. by Banks (1952) in = list of

purasites from the Northern Territory. Some descriptive details are given in the

present paper.

Descriplion—The length of the trunk of the females is 1014 mm. and the

maximum width in the anterior third of the animal is 1-2.mm. The body tapers

gradually towards the posterior extremity which is curved dorsally to some ex-

tent. The trunk of the only male is 5 mm. long and stouter than the [emales.

Thies introvert (belonging to a female) is rounded or globular, 0-33 mm. long and

with a maximum width of 0'5 mm. At the base it is about 0-4 mm. wide. It is

armed with 6 spiral rows each of 6 hooks, The anterior hooks are largest and

strongest and possess anteriorly directed rooting processes. The testes lic side

by side and the cement glands arc pressed closely together into a comipact

mass. Ellipsoidal-shaped eggs, with a slightly irregular-shaped outer membrane,

me een in the body cavity of two specimens; they measure (97-105) u ™

55-680 pe

Systematic Position—Several species of acanthocephala have heen reported

from Canidae in other parts of the world; (1) Oneleola canis (Kaupp) fram

Cayits femiliaris from N. and $. Ameviea (summarized by Filho, 1940) and from

Cartis latrans texensiy (Price, 1928): (2) Oncicola sp, from “native dog,” Philip-

pine Is. by Tubangni (1983); (3) Pachysentis canicola Meyer from Canis sp..

Brazil (Meyer, 1932); (4) Pachysentis procumbens Meyer from Canis vulpecula,

Egypt (Meyer, 1982); (5) Pachysentis ehrenbergi Meyer from Canis vulpecula,

Egypt (Meyer, 1932); (6) Echinopardalis atrata Meyer from Canis vulpercule,

Keypt (Meyer, 1932); and (7) PEchinerkynchus pachyacanthus Sonsina from

Canis aureus, Egypt (Meyer, 1982); and (8) Mucracanthorhynchus catulinus

Kostylew from Canis familiaris, Turkestan (Meyer. 1932). Of all these species

the specimens from the dingo resemble most Oncicola sp., as described by

Wittenberg (1938). Consequently, they have been assigned for the time to the

genus, Oncicola,

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Simm 2

Fig, 5.—Oncicola sp. Introvert.

1, Hooks from introvert, 2. Introvert. 3. Male,

Figs. 1-4.—Pseudoporrorchis hydromuris.

4, Eggs.

THE COCCOIDEA (HOMOPTERA) NATURALIZED IN

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: AN ANNOTATED LIST

BY HELEN M. BROOKES

Summary

This paper brings together previously published records of scale insects that have become

naturalized in South Australia; it does not consider indigenous species. It also includes species

identified by the author, but not previously recorded as occurring in the State. Of these, Odonaspis

ruthae Ehrhorn, Pseudococcus malacearum Ferris, Tridiscus distichlii (Ferris), and Eriococcus

coccineus Cockerell, are reported from Australia for the first time. A list is also given of species

identified from material submitted by quarantine services in this State.

THE COCCOIDEA (HOMOPTERA) NATURALIZED IN SOUTH

AUSTRALIA: AN ANNOTATED LIST

By Hevex M. Brooxrs*

[Read 14 June 1956]

SUMMARY

This paper brings together previously published records of scale insects that have he-

come naturalized in South Australia; it does not consider indigenous species. It also includes

species identified by the author, but not previously recurded as occurring in the State. Of

these, Odonaspis ruthae Bhrhorn, Pseudecoccus malacearum Ferris, Tridiscus distichlit

(Ferris), and Eriocoecus cuccineus Cockerell, are reported from Australia for the first time.

A list is also given of species identied from material submitted by quarantine services in

this State.

INTRODUCTION

Towards the end of the 19th century several workers made collections of

Australian Coccoidea and described many new species. The first catalogue of

the Australian scales was published by Maskell (1895), which was followed by

that of Lidgctt (1899). Froggatt (1914-1921) produced a series of papers in

the Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales, which contained descriptions of

new species and also referred to some exotic scales known to be established in

Australia. This monograph was reprinted, with some additions, as Science

Bulletins Nos. 14, 18 and 19 of the Department of Agriculture of New South

bic Few specific references exist in the literature to scales occurring in South

Australia.

This paper lists the introduced scales identified by the writer in the course

of several years’ work with the group, Most of these had not been reported

previously from South Australia, and four species appear to be new to Austra-

lian records. In addition, some earlier published references have been included.

Notes on hosts and economic status are given. A list is also appended of scales

upon importer plants and fruit, and which were submitted for identification

by quarantine authorities.

The classification used is that of Ferris (1950a, 1955a), Where available,

the following citations are given for each specics: the original description; its

first recorded occurrence in Australia; the frst recorded occurrence in South

Australia; and the most recently used synonym in the Australian literature, The

common names are those used in Gay’s list (1955).

Specimens were examined after treatment with 10 per cent. aqueous potas-

sium hydroxide, and staining with basic or acid fuchsin; they were mounted in

“Sira”, a neutral synthetic medium, or in Mohr and Wehrile’s medium.

Family DIASPIDIDAE

Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell, 1879)

Aspidiotus aurantii Maskell, 1879, ‘Trans. NZ. Inst.. 11, p. 199, On oranges and lemons

iraported into New Zenland from Sydney.

Aspidiutus aurantii Mask. Anon, Rep, Minister of Agric, 5. Aust., 1919-1913.

Chrysomphalus aurantl Maskell. Davidson, J., 1931. J. Dep. Agric., 8. Aust, 34, p. 744.

Recorded ut Berri in 1929,

® Waite Agricultural Research Institute, University of Adelaide.

Rep ScaLe.

Host-planis;

Aonidiella aurantit (Mask.) is the commonest scale on Citrus spp. in this

State, Tt oecurs an the leaves and fruit throughout the year. In commercial

orchards of the irrigated areas of the Lower River Murray Valley it has become

a serious pest. In some of these orchards a few isolated trees of Juglans regia L.

(walnut) and Prunus domestica L, (European plum) at Younghusband, and

Pyrus communis L. (pear) at Mypolonga have become heavily infested with

A. aurantii. In the citrus orchards of the Upper Murray Valley red scale is con-

fined to restricted outbreak arcas by means of regular, drastic control measures

(Botham, 1955).

A, aurantii has been identified from the following additional hosts in South

Australia: Coprosma retusa Petrie (looking-glass plant), Foeniculum vulgare Hill

(fennel), Mex aquifolium LL, (English holly), Leurus nobilis 1, (laurel), Rose

spp. ‘\ cultivated roses) Pyrus malus L. (apple), and Vitis vinifera L. (grape-

vine ),

Aonidiella citrina (Coquillett, 1891)

Aspidiotts auranti. var, citrina Coquillett, 1891. U.S.D.A., Div. Ent., Boll. 23, pp. 19-38.

Aspidiotus citrinag Coquillett, Anon, 1940, Agric. Gan NiS.W., 51 (6), p. 446,

On Gitrus in the coustal regions ef New South Wales where it has beth known for

severnl years as a form of A. aurantit.

YecLow SoAue.

Host-plants;

Aonidiella citrina was first recognized in South Australia in 1946 at Waikerie,

on the River Murray. It was found on leaves and fruit of Citrus grandis Osheck

(grape fruit) and Citrus sinensis Osbeck (Valencia orange). ‘lhe leaves of a

grape-vine that were in contact with the orange were also infested. At Berri,

Loxton and Mypolonga it occurred on the leaves and fruit of orange, After

treatment of these localized outbreaks A, citrina was not seen in South Australia

until June, 1956, when specimens were identified from an occurrence involving a

single orange tree at Waikerie.

Aspidiotus hederac (Vallot, 1829).

Chermes hederaé Vallot, 1829. Mem. Acad. Dijon, pp. 30-33, 1829, [Not seen]

Agnidiotus nerii Bouché. Maskell, W, M., 1882. "Trans, N.Z. Inst... 14, . 217. On Citrus,

vleander and Acacia From all States of Australia.

Aspidintus hederae Vallot. Froggatt, W. W., 1914. Agric. Gaz. N.S,W., 25 (4), p. 314,

This species was reported to infest all kinds of plants, shrubs and forest trees, ‘Although

lernons imported from Ttaly into Sycuey were lwavily infested, Frogyatt had never seen

Av hederae in an orchard.

Oimannen Scare,

Host-plants:

In South Australia this scale is commonly found on Citrus spp., both in

commercial orchards and home gardens; ©, grandis Osbeck (fruit), Berri and

Waikerie; C, siuensis Osbeck (fruit), Berri, Holder and Renmark, Other ob-

served hosts include Olea europaga L. (olive), Glen Osmond: Nerium oleander

L, (oleander), Glen Ostnond; Ribes rubrum L. (red current), Stirling West:

Ceralonia siliqua L. (carob), Waikerie; Morus nigra L. (mulberry), Renmark.

A. hederae is not tegarded as a serious pest. It may cause persistent green

patches around seales on ripening citrus fruits.

Aulacaspis rosae (Bouché, 1884)

Aspidiobas tosae Bouché, 1834, Naturgeachichte der Insekten. Erste Lieferuny, 1-5, pp. 1-218.

Nicolai, Berlin. [Not seen.)

Diaspis ( Mulacaspis) vosae Bouché. Froggatt. W, W., 1914. Azrie. Gaz. N.S.W,, 25 (10),

p. S81.

Rost Scatp,

Host-plant:

Rosa spp. On cultivated roses (stems) in the Adelaide district, but appears

to cause little, if any, damage.

Diaspis boisduvali (Signoret, 1869)

Diaspis boisduvali Signoret, 1869. Ann. Soc. Ent, Fr, (4), 9, p. 432.

Diaspis boisduvali Signoret, Maskell, W. M., 1895. Trans. N.Z. Inst, 27, p. 44. On Cattleya

sp. and Dendyobium sp. in a hot-house at Adelaide.

Host-plant:

On orchid bulbs at Adelaide, 1951.

Ischnaspis longirostris (Signoret, 1882)

Mytiluspis longirostris Signoret, 1882. Bull. Sov. ent. Fr., pp. 35-36, [Not seen]

Ischnaspis filiformis Douglas. Maskell, W. M., 1895, Trans, N.Z. Inst., 27, p, 52. On palins

in hot-houses at Adelaide.

This appears to be the only reported occurrence of this scale in South Aus-

tralia; it has not been seen by the author.

Lepidosaphes beckii (Newman, 1869)

Coccus beckit Newman, 1869. Entomologist, 4, p. 217, [Not sven.]

Mytilaspis citricola Packard. Grecn, E, E., 1914. Bull, ent. Res., 5, p. 253. On Citrus ucida

Roxb. (lime) at Botanic Gardens, Darwin, Northern Territory.

PURPLE SCALE.

Host-plants-

This species ocenrs mainly on Citrus spp. in New South Wales and Queens-

land, Froggatt (1914b) statcs that Maskell identified purple scale as Mytilaspis

citricola on Croton sp. from Adelaide. It has not been found by the writer.

Croton is grown in Adelaide as a hot-house plant.

Lepidosaphes tokionis (Kuwana, 1902)

Lepidosaphes nensteadi var. tokionis Kuwana, 1902, Proc. Gulif. Acad. Sci, (3), 3 (2), pp.

43-98. [Not seen. ] .

Mytilaspis auriculata Green. Froggatt, W. W., 1914. Agric. Gaz, N.S.W., 25 (7), p, GO6,

On Croten sp. in the Botanic Garden, Adelaide, HKecorded from South Australia only

on the basis of this report; not seen by the writer.

Lepidosaphes ulmi (Linnaeus, 1758)

Coecus ubni Linnaeus, 1758. Syst. Nat. Ed, 10, 1, p. 455. [Perris (1937) states that the

synonomy of this epecies is much confused; brichy, it is Cocous tdimi of Linnavus; Axpi-,

ictus pomorum of Bouché, which became Mytiluspis pomorum (Bouché) ol Signoret

and later authors.)

Mytilaspis pomorum (Bovché), Fuller, C, W., 1899. Trans. ent, Soc. Lond., 1899, pp. 435-

473. On apple, Mt. Barker, Western Australia.

Lepidosaphes ulmi Linn. Davidson, J., 1931. J. Dep. Agric. S. Anst., $4, p. 744. Re-

corded om old apple trees in the Mount Gambier district,

Mussgi. Scan,

Host-plant:

Pyrus malus L, (apple). Froggatt (1914a) implied that musscl scale was

present in South Australia when he stuted that it was “all over the orchards of

Australia, found usually upon the bark or trunk of the tree or the young

branches...” In July, 1054, L. ulmi was identified from Crafers, Mt. Lofty

Ranges; this was a heavy infestation of the fruit of one tree. Mussel scale is

reported to be confined to a few gardens in the cuoler districts, where is is not

a pest, (Anon., 1940, )

Odonaspis ruthae Ehrhorn, 1907

Odenuspis ruthae Ehrhorn, 1907, 2nd. Bienn. Rep. Hort, Calif. p. 26. [Not seen]

Odonaspis ruthae Ehrhorn, Balachowsky, A. S., 1953, Les Cochenilles, 7, p. 21, Hermamm,

Paris.

I Lost-plants;

Cynodon dactylon (L.) (couch grass), Adelaide (1952); Wallaroo. The

seale is distributed over the sheathing leat-bases, stolons and roots, Sorghure

halipense (L..) (Johnson grass), Adelaide.

This is the first record of O. ruthae in Australia.

Quadraspidiotus ostreaeformis (Curtis, 1543)

Asnidiotus ostreveformiy Curtis, 1843, Gard. Chron., 8, p. 805. [Not seen, ]

Aspidiatus ostreaeformix. Evans, J. W., 1942. Yusm. J, Agric, 13 (4), p. 158, On apple

und other hosts: in ‘Vivant,

OYSTER-SHELT. SCALE.

Host-plant:

Pyris rmalus L.

Quadraspidiotus ostreaeformis was identified for the first time in South Aus-

tralia fram Cudlee Creek in May, 1948; field observations indicate. that it is well

established and presumably has been present for many years. It was later seen

to he lightly but widely distributed on the bark of apple trees in commercial

orchards in the Mount Lofty Ranges. In 1954, a heavy infestation was seen at

Balhannalt, this was confined to the older limbs of two trees (Grammy Smith

variety) about twenty years old, and had apparently killed the affected limbs.

Q. ostreacformis occurs occasionally on twig-growth and fruit, but principally on

old trees, sheltering beneath surface bark.

An allied species, Quadruspidiotus perniciosus (Comstock), the San José

scale, is not known to occur in South Australia although references have occa-

sioally been made in the Australian literature to its presumed occurrence here.

Froggatt (1914c) inferred its presence in this State when he recorded Aspidiolus

perniciosus as a serious pest on bark, foliaye und fruit of pome and stone fruits,

He stated that it “has béen spread all over the Australian Stutes with nursery

stocks”, Maskell (1896) recorded a heavy infestation of A. perniciosus on twigs

of Eucalyptus corynocalyx collected at Adelaide. However, Cockerell (1897)

stated, with reference to South Australia that he was “quite convinced that the

supposed variety of perniciosus recarded by Maskell as on Eucalyptus in Aus-

tralia is not that insect; the description reads more like A. forbesi, but it is very

likely something else”. A comprehensive bibliography of San José scale im Aus-

tralia between 1892 and 1898 is given by Tryon (1598).

Family COCCIDAE (LECANHDAL )

Coccus hesperidum Linnaeus, 1758

Cocens hesperidum Linnacus, 1758. Syst. Nut. 10th Wed, p, 455,

Lecunium hesperidum Linnaens. Maskell, W, M., 1895. Trans, NLZ. Tast, 27, p. ba, On

Citrus and Laurus iu Australia.

fecantum hesperidum Linn. Dayidson, J. 1931. J. Agrie. S. Arst.. 34, po Td On one

trees ut Guwler, South Australia, in 1930,

Sort Buown Scat,

Llost-plants:

Corccus hesperidum is widely distributed on Citrus spp. in South Australia.

It has a wide range of hosts, especially cultivated plants, It has been identified

on Sideroxylon australis Benth. et Wook (scrub crab-apple) at the Waite Tnsti-

tule Arboretum. Green (1904) considers that his species Lecanium signiferum

differs from GC. hesperidum principally in coloration and may be merely a well-

marked variety. This form of C. herporiduin was identitied on Eugenia pendula

D.C, (lilly-pilly), Laurus nobilis L, and Sideroxylon australis at the Waite In-

stitute.

Eucalymnatus tessellatus (Signoret, 1873)

Levanium tessellatum Signoret, 1873, Ann, Soe. Ent. Fr. (5) 3, pp. 395-448.

Lecanium tessellatum Signoret. Maskell, W. M.. 1843. Trans. NZ. Inst., 25. p. 319. On

Laurus nobilis at Sydney, New South Wales. Maskell, W. M., 1895, Trans. N.Z. Inst.,

27, pp. 35-75. On palms in hot-houses, Adelaide, South Australia.

Host-plants:

In the Adelaide district E. tessellatus has been identified from Brachychiton

spp., Hex aquilifolium L., Sterculia sp., and on Phoenix humilis Royle at the

Botanic Garden, Adelaide, It is of no economic importance under South Austra-

lian conditions,

Fulccanium persicae (Fabricius, 1776)

Lecantum berberidiy Schrank. Maskell, W. M., 1897. ‘Trans, N.Z, Inst., 29, p, S11. On

Brape-vines ut Melbourne, Victoria.

Lecaniuin persicae F. Auoy., 1940. J. Dep, Agric,, §. Aust, 43 (9), p, 640. On grape-

vines in South Australia,

VINE SCALE.

Host-plants:

Of widespread occurrence on Vitis vinifera L.; Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Planch (Virginia creeper) and Hedera helix L. (ivy) at Adelaide. The adult

female scales of E. persicae are usually found to be heavily parasitized by wasps.

Eulecanium pruinosum (Coquillett, 1891)

Lecaninm pruinosum Coquillett, 1891, Inscet Life, 3, pp, 392-384.

Lecunium pruinosum, Anon. 1935. Agric. Guz. N.S.W., 46 (6), p. 328.

Ealecaniee mruinosum, Anon. 1948. Insect Pest Survey for 1948, N.S,W, Dep. Agric,

pp. 5, 7, 9

FROSTED SCALE,

Host-plants: The soft stone-fruits,

This species was identified in South Australia for the first time in October,

1954. It was found on the wood of plum trees in several orchards in the Mount

Lofty Ranges. At Balhannah at least three trees in one orehard were heavily

infested, there being about 25 adult females per foot of branch. In the Barossa

district, north of Adelaide, the scales were densely clustered along the spurs of

apricot trees during November when eggs were being laid. E. pruinosum was

not reported as a pest from these areas during the following vear.

Saissetia hemisphaerica (Targioni-Tozzetti, 1867)

Lecanium hemisphacricum Targioni-Tozzetti, 1867. Mem. Sov. italiana Sci. Nat. 3 (3), pp.

1-81 [Not seen.]

Lecanium hemisphaericum: Maskell, W. M,, 1895. Trans, N.Z. Inst., 27, p. 59. On Eran-

themum variegotum at Adelaide.

Suissctia coffeae Walker. Anon., 1951, Tnseet Pest Survey for 1951, N.S.W. Dep. Agric.

HeEMisenenicaL SCALF.

Tlost-plants:

Asplenium sp,, Eranthemum variegatum at Adelaide, Cycas revaluta Thunb.

at the Botanic Garden, Adelaide. In this State S. hemisphaerica is principally a

pest of ferns in shade-houses.

Saissetia nigra (Nietner, 1861)

Lecenium nigrum Nietner, 1861. Ceylon Times, p. 9 (1861), [Not seen.]

Lecanium. tigen Nietner yar. depressum. Maskell, W. M., 1894. Trans. N.Z. Inst., 26, p, 73.

Saissetia nigra. Sinionds, H. W., 1951. Ji Dep. Ayric. S. Aust., 54 (8), p. 398.

Nicra SCALE.

Host-plants:

Daphne edora Thunb, and Nerium oleander L. at Adelaide; ex aquifolium

L. in the Adelaide district and Mt, Lofty Hanges; Osteospermuin moniliferum

1. National Park, Belair.

Saissetia oleae (Bernard, 1782)

Chermes oleae Bernard, 1782. Mem. d’Hist. Nat. Acad., Marsoille, p. 108 (1782), [Not seen.)

Lecanium oleae Bern, Froggatt, W. W., 1897. Agric. Gaz, N.S.W., 8, p. 532. Recorded as

a comm species in Sydney gardens

Saissetia (Lecanium) oleae Bern. Quinn, G, 1YL6. J. Dep. Agric. S Aust. 19 (11), p 979.

On orange in South Australia.

Brack SCALE.

Host-plants:

Citrus spp. Quinn (lec. cit.) rst recorded S$, oleae in South Australia as 4

pest on the leaves and woody parts of orange trees. It may become numerous

envugh to cunse loss of fruit in commercial orchards. In the Adelaide district

small, localized outbreaks, sometimes severe, may occur from time to time-

Simmonds (1951) described the life-history of S. oleag in South Australia

and discussed the part played by predators and parasites in limiting the numbers

of black scale on Citrus and Olea europea Linn, (chive)

Black scale has been identified in the Adelaide district on Nerium oleander

L., Duranta plumieri Jacq. (sky-flower), Crataegus sp. (hawthorn), Erica sp,

(heath), Sterculia sp.; Hedera helix L., Calodendrum capense Thunb, (Cape

chestnut), Solanum nigrum L. (nightshade), and Wahlenbergia gracilis. ( Forst.

f.) A.D.C. (Australian bluebell).

Family PSEUDOCOCCIDAR

Planococcus citri (Risso, 1813)

Dorthesia citri Risso, 1813. Essai Hist. Nat. des Oranges, ete., Paris, 1815. [Not seen.]

Pweudoeaceus citri (Risso). Carter, W., 1942, J, econ. Ent, 35 (1), pn. 14. On Artanay

comosus (L.) (pineapple), Queensland.

Planococeus citri (Risso). Ferris, G. F. 1950. Atlas of the Scale Insects of North America,

5.. 165. Standford Univ. Press, Calif,

Cirrus MEALY Buc.

Hoast-plants:

Coleus sp., Croton sp., Clerodendrum sp., and Erythrina sp, growing in a

hot-hense at the Botanic Garden, Adelaide: Ceratonin siliqua L. (leaves and

fruit) and on the inflorescence of Veronica sp., both growing in the open,

Adelaide.

Tn this State Planococeus citri is a serious pest of plants grown in hot-houses

and shade-houses, but has been found Jiving in the open only once.

Pseudococcus adonidum (Linnaeus)

Dactylapius adonidum L. Maskell, W. M., 1896. rans. Proc, NZ, Tnst., 28, p. S99. On

Acacia Hinifolia at Sydney, New South Wales. This is the eurliest published record of

this species’ oeourrence in Australia, but it is likely that the specimens were misidentified

Leeanse Maskell himself notecl some raseryations about their iclentity.

Pwaoceceus lunpispinus Targioni. LIlalliday, O. E., 1940, J. Dep. Agri. S. Ausl., 43 (12),

y. 47. On Citrus in the River Murray settlements, “This is the first published secu

of this specics in South Australia.

Lonc-tatLep Meazy Buu,

Tost-plants:

In South Australia Pseudococcus atlonidum occurs on a wide range of hast

plants growing both in the open and in hot-houses,

Ps, adonidum is the mealy bug most vormmonly found on Cilrus spp., pears

and grape-vines in the commercial orchards of the River Murray irrigation areas,

where it is a scrious pest. The damage is caused by species of fungns that

develop in the honey dew secreted by the insects. Tn navel oranges the mealy

bugs aggregate at the navel end of the fruit. Oranges grown for the local market

ar’ somielimes rendered unsalcable due to an unsightly deposit on the rind

caused by development of sooty mould. More serious loss may be caused by

development of a grey-green mould at the navel end of apparently clean fruit

during storage and transport. The market value of Valencia oranges, which

grow in bunches, is attected by development of ia sooty mould on the rind

where one fruit is in contact with another. In pears a grey-green mould develops

when a drop of honey dew is secreted at the calyx end of the fruil, causing

breakdown. The stickiness of honcy dew on the surtace of grapes hinders the

uryiny process.

Ps. adonidum has been identified on the following additional hosts in the

Adelaide district; Achillea millefolium L. (milfoil) and Asplenium sp. Cebera

‘Pp. and Erythrina sp. grown in a hot-house at the Botanic Garden; Nerium

vleander L. and Tradescantia virginiana L. (spiderwort) at the Waite Institute;

near the core of a rotting fruit of Cydonia ablonya Mill. (quince); Vitis vinifera

1.. (zante currant),

Pseudococcus malacearum Icrris, 1950

Psendococeus yulecearum Ferris, 1950. Atlas uf the Scale Insects of Narth America, 5, p. 135.

Stanford Univ. Press, Calif.

Host-plants:

Cuenrbite pepo L. (pumpkin) at Waikerie (cull, T, 0, Browning). Pump-

kins which had been harvested and stored in a shed were found to be heavily

infested with al] stages of this mealy bug in October, 1955. This is a “long-

tailed” species, the posterior wax filaments being half as long as the body. The

females produce an ovisac that is loose and fluffy at first, but which becomes

compact and elongated by the time all the eggs have been laid,

Passiflora edulis Sims (passion -tratk) and Pgssiflora imollissima Bailey

{ papi passion-fruit) at Adelaide. A heavy infestation killed the vines of both

ost-plants,

Tragopozon porrifolius L. (salsify) at Adelaide. Adult females were living

on the roots in December, when large numbers of eggs were being laid.

The specimens from Passiflora and Tragonogon from Adelaide, together with

some living on the roots of Medicago satina L. (lucerne) and Melilotus alba

Desr. (Bokhara clover) from Cardross, Victoria (coll. W. J. Webster), were

identifed by Dr. Harold Morrison as Pseudocaccus malacearum Ferris, with

certain reservations, He did not have for comparison the type of Ps. malacearum,

but in his opinion these specimens appeared to be identical with presumed holo-

types in the United States National Collection of Coecidae at Washington, D.C,

These specimens represent the first record of Pseucdococcus malacearum

Ferris in Australia.

Tridiscus distichlii (Ferris)

Ferris, G, F., 1950, Atlas of the Scale Insects of North America, 5, p, 249, Stanfurdl Liaty,

Press, Calif.

Nost-plant:

Triticum vulgare Villars (wheat), Adelaide. In March and April, 1952, all

stages of this mealy bug were found among the sheathing bases of the leaves of

wheat which was bemg grown for experimental purposes in a glass-house at the

Waite Institute. The eggs are laid in quick succession so that one exe adheres to

pene preceding in “string of beads” fashion. An amorphous, Huffy avisac is

reduced, ;

® This is the first record of T. distichlii in Australia,

Family ASTEROLECANIIDAL

Asterolecanium variolosum (Ratzeburg, 1870)

Coccus vuriolosus Ratzeburg, 1870, ‘Thsarandter Forst. Jahrb. 20. pp. 187-194, [Not seén-]

Asterolecantum sariolastam (Thatz,), Tassel, T. M., 1941, US.2,A, Mise. Publ., 424, p, 219,

pe ore sideroxyla at Botanic Carden, Syduey. (Specimens from W. W, Froggutt,

o. 18.

GoxvEn Oak SCALE.

Tlost-plants:

Quercus spp. ;

A. variolosum was identified on Quercus sp. from Mt. Lofty in 1940.

Family DACTYLOPIDAE.

Erigcoccus araucariae Maskell, 1879

Frivcoccusy araucuriue Mashell, I879. Trans. N.Z. Tust. 11, 218.

Priococeus araucariae Mask. Vrogyatt, W. W.. 1916. Agri. Gaz. N.S.W., 27 (G), p. 427.

On Araucdria eXvelsd R. Br. (Norfolk Eskvnd pine) wt Sydney, aud A. wraueuriac yar,

minor Maskell on Kunszia capitete at Sydney.

Host-plant:

E. araucariae was identified on Araucaria cunuinghamit Aiton (hoop-pine )

at the Waite [Institute in 1956.

Eriocoecus cocemeus Cockerell, 1894

Brivevceus coccineus Covkewll, 1894. Fat. News, 5 (6), 43. [Not sern.d

Tlost-plant:

This species has been identified from several species of Cactaceae growing

in a home-garden at Adelaide in 1952. The female scales adhere to the spines

of the host.

This is the first record of E. coccineus from Australia,

Dactylopius indicus Green, 1908

Corns indicus Green, 1908. Mem, Dep. Agric, Ind. ii, 2, p. 28. [Not scen.]

Ductylupius (Covcus) indicus. Anon. 1925, Ist Ann, Rup. Od. Prickly Pear Land Commiss.,

1924-25, pp. 19-28 Recorded as Waving viven effective conlrol of Opuntia spp. in

Oiwensland during the previous four years.

Dactylopius ceylonicus Green, mudieus Green. Anon, L936. J. Dep. Agric. S. Aust., 40 (5),

pp. 404-410. Introduction of Dactylopius indicus to South Australia in 1934,

Dartylpius indigus, Tough, W. A., 1938. S, Aust. Nat, 19 (1), pp. 7-9. Recarded the

successtul eradication of Opuntia viilaaris by D. ineliows at Pooraka, South Australis.

Ductylopius ceylonicus. Dodd, A. P.. 1940. The biclogival campaign against prickly-pear.

Comm. Prickly Pear Board, Brisb. The most recent accapnt of all aspects of the Die

logical control af prickly-pear by cochineal insects,

PRICKLY-PFAR COCHINEAL LysKecrT.

Host-plants:

Opuntia spp.

Several species of Opuntia that have been grown as garden ornamentals

or hedge plants have escaped locally from cultivation to form thickets at various

places in South Australia. Opuntia has nowhere become naturalized other than

us small, isolated patches of this kind, Cochineal insects obtained [rom Queens-

land through A. P. Dodd, Olficer-in-Charge of all Investigations of the Cam-

mouwealth Prickly Pear Board, have been used by the Department of Agricul-

ture to control these occurrences.. The species principally used has. been D.

indicts Green. hut a second species (near confusus Cockerell) has also been

identified from material ubtained from the sume souree,

A sample of mealybugs taken from Opuntia vulgaris Miller (=O. monu-

eantha Haworth of Black (1948)) at MeLaren Flat, March, 1956, was ideutibed

as Ductylopius indiens Green. This specics was first used to control O. vulgaris

in 1934, when a colony was obtained from Queensland (Anam, 1936, loc. cit.)

and liberated upon a stand one-quarter mile long, which had originally been

planted as a hedye. Within tour years it had been cainpletely killed (Tough,

1985, lee. cit.). Since that time, D. inelieus has been distributed to other small

localized escapes of O. vulgaris.

Dactylopius sp. (near confusus Cockerell, 1893)

Material collected on Opuntia megacantha Salm-Dyck from Yatina, South

Australia, March, 1956 (coll. G. Young). closely resembles D. confusus Cockerell

as defined hy Ferris (1955b). ‘The original introduction was made with material

ubtained from the Cammonwealth Prickly Pear Board, Queensland.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The author is greatly indebted to Dr. Harold Morrison of the Tusect Identi-

fication and Parasite Intreduction Section, Agricultural Research Service, United

States Department of Agriculture, for identification of the mealybug Pseudo-

corous malacearum Ferris. Mr. E. IL, Zeck, Entomologist, Department of Agri-

culture, New South Wales, identified the diaspidid scale Quadraspidiotus

ostreaeformis (Curtis). She would also like to ackuowledge her appreciation

of discussions with the following: Mr. A. Musgrave, Entomologist, Australian

Museum, Sydney, on matters of nomenclature; Miss C. M. Eardley, Systematic

Botanist, University of Adelaide, identity of host-plants; Mr. D. T. kalpatrick

and Mr. If. E. Orchard of the South Australian Department of Agriculture, on

field observations on some of the scale insects and on cochineal insects

respectively.

SPECIES SUBMITTED FOR IDENTIFICATION FROM QUARANTINE

INSPECTIONS OF IMPORTED PLANTS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Family DIASPIDIDAE

Anmidiella orientalis (Newstead) on fruit of Asimina trilobe Dunal ( puwpaw) from Darwin.

Northern Territory, 1948.

Aspidiotus hederse (Vallot) on leat of Musa paradisigca L. var. sapientum Kuntze (bumana )

from Queensland, ; ,

Aspidictus hedérae (Vallot) on leat of Asimine trilobe from Qucensland, 1950.

Chrvsomrhdiys ficus Ashmead on fridt of Citrus sp, from Melville Island, Northern “Teri

tory, 1930.

Diaspis bromeliae (Kerner) on fruit of Ananas comosus Merr. (pineapple) from northern

New South Wales, 1954.

Eapidnuup lies beckii (Newman) on frait of Citrus Timonia Osbeck (lemon) from Queensland,

Lepaienaes beckii (Newman) on fruit of C. reticulata Blanco (mandarin) front Onuens-

: land, 1946,

Lepidesaphes beckii (Newman) on fruit of C. sinensis Osbeck (oranye) from Malta, 1953,

Lepidosaphes glocerti (Packard) on fruit of Citrus spp. from Darwin, 1950.

Phenucaspis sp. on leaves und fruit of Mangifera indica L. (mango) trom Dutrwin, 1949,

amily COCCIDAR

Ceroplustes: rubens Maskell an leaves of Citrus sp. from Victoria, 1948,

Coceus hesperidum Linu. on leaves of Citrus sp. From Alice Springs and Barrow Crock,

Northern Terrilory, 1946.

Coeens hesperidem Linn. on leaves of Ficus cariva Linn. (fiz) from Alice Springs, 1945.

Family PSEUDOCOCCIDAR

Dysmiceccus brevipes Cuckercl] (= Pseuelococeus brevipes (Covkerell)) on fruit af Anunus

coutosus Merr. trom Magnetic Island, Oneensland. 1954,

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GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE WATERS OF THE AREA EAST OF

DEEP WELL, ALICE SPRINGS DISTRICT, NORTHERN TERRITORY

BY J. RADE, M.Sc.

Summary

Rocks of Archaeozoic, Proterozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Tertiary and Quaternary ages outcrop in

the area east of Deep Well, Northern Territory. Fault-folding (the term being used in Stille's sense)

was favoured by the shallowness of the basement, and by the widespread occurrence of incompetent

strata, which acted as semi-mobile material. Faults trending west-north-west, north and north-west

are prominent. Thrust faults trending east-north-east occur in the central part of the area. The

hydrogeological conditions of the area are discussed, the best rock type for the occurrence of

subsurface water being Ordovician and Cambrian sandstones.

GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE WATERS OF THE AREA EAST OF

DEEP WELL, ALICE SPRINGS DISTRICT, NORTHERN TERRITORY

J. Rape, M.Se.

[Read 12 July 1956]

SUMMARY

Rocks of Archaeozoiec, Proterozoic, Palacoxvie, Mesozoic, Tertiary and Quaternary ages

outcrop in the area east of Deep Well, Northern Territory, Fault-folding (the term being

used in Stille’s sonsc) was favoured by the shallowness of the basement. and by the wide-

spread occurrence of competent slrata, which acted as semi-mobile material. Faults trending

west-north-west, north and north-west are prominent. Thrust Faulls trending éast-north-east

occur in the central part of thé atea, ‘The hydrogeological conditions of the area are dis-

cussed, the best rock type for the qcourrence of subsurface water being Ordovivian and

Cambrian sandstones.

INTRODUCTION

This paper deals with the area cast of Deep Well, which is located approxi-

mately 75 miles south-east of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The area com-

prises about 2,500 square miles, and is bounded on the east by the Hale River,

and on the west by the Alice Springs-Port Augusta railway line.

The country is composed in general of wide valleys separated by resistant

ridges, the latter usually consisting of sandstone. The ridges in the southern

part of the area are separated by wide, sandy plains where many sand dunes

have accumulated, representing the disintegration products of the surrounding

ridges. These plains usually provide only poor grazing country for cattle, The

limestones surrounding the prominent ridges in the central and northern parts

of the area are much more easily removed by erosion, forming low ridges and

plains which provide good grazing land.

GEOLOGY

Formations of the following ages are encountered in the area: Pleistocene to

Recent, Tertiary, Cretaceous, Ordovician, Cambrian, Upper Proterozoic and

Archeozoic.

1. PreeisroceneE ro Reeenr

The deposits on the plains where the creeks have their flood-out areas, and

river gravels, belong to the Quaternary Era. The sand dunes. extensively de-

veloped in the vicinity of the sandstone areas and covering the plains in the

southern and south-eastern parts of the area are Pleistocene and Recent.

2, TERTEARY

Lateritic products are encountered in the area, but where the country is

dissected by streams the laterite has been removed by erosion. Ferruginous

material, representing lateritic products, fills the dominant fractures in the Cam-

brian limestones 8 miles east-north-east of Deep Well, and in the Phillipson

Creck area at St. Teresa Mission Station, Fight miles east of Deep Well these

fractures trend N 70° W, but in the Phillipson Creek area at St. Teresa Mission

Station they strike north-south.

3. Creracrous

The grey shales in the eastern part of the area ure of Cretaceous age. They

dip at less than 5° to the south,

d. OnpoviciaN

Madigan (1982, p. 81) observed the presence of whitish Ordovician sand-

stones forming the northern and southern limbs of the anticline between Deep

Well and. Maryvale, The present author has found that the sandstone extends

further east to Pulya Pulya Creek, where it is dislocated by faults, In a ridge

running east-west about 35 miles east of Deep Well the sandstone dips at 10°

to the south, Apart from wormtracks, uo fossils have been found in it. The

sandstone is classified as Ordovician only on lithological and stratigraphical

grounds, the lithology being very characteristic of Ordovician sediments in

other parts of Central Austratia.

5, CAMBRIAN

4 The Cambrian is represented by the following rock types in descending

order;

Limestones, with intercalations of shales, in places intricately drag-folded as

incompetent beds between competent sandstone layers.

Purple sandstones and conglomeratic sandstones forming the prominent

ridges of the area. During folding these beds acted as competent layers. Most

of them are strongly disturbed by faults aud only scattered remnants of them

ate left in the area, mainly in the central part. The same sandstone occupics a

larger area in the northern part of the area south of the Todd River, where it

is horizontal or only slivhtly folded.

6, Urrer Proterozoic

‘The Upper Proterozoic rocks consist of the following, in descending order:

Limestones and dolomitic limestones. Collenia was tound in these 15 miles

cast-north-east of Deep Well. ,

Heavitree Quartzitc, which overlies the Archeazoic rocks in the eastern part

of the area at Hale River. There it is partly represented by quartzitic sand-

stones with gritty bands, These include purplish bands, and in appearance

resemble the Cambrian sandstones. However, their quartzitic habit and their

stratigraphic. position — almost horizontally overlying the Archenzoie rocks with

strong angular unconformity — suggest that they arc of Proterozuic age. The

angular unconformity between the Upper Proterozoic and the Archeozoic can

be observed very well in the canyou-like river valley 78 miles east-north-cast

of Deep Well. Upper Proterozoic rocks partly form the tilted sides of the

Avehacozoie block oceurring in the castern part of the area.

7. ASCHAEOZOIC

A block of Archacozoic schists protrudes into the castern part of the area

at Hale River; the block trends south-east, and has heen affected by vertical

epeirogenetic movements which are discussed in the next section.

STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

The area described belongs to the Amadeus Geosyncline. Partial regenera-

tion of geosynclinal conditions occurred here during the Upper Proterozoic, when

the Amadeus Ceosyncline was filled with shallow water deposits showing distinct

cycles of sedimentation.

The Taconic phase of the Caledonian orogeny terminated deposition in the

geosyncline, The orogeny was there germanotype, and no igneous intrusion

sceurred. The author has detected fault-folding of the type described by Stille

in the urea, This was caused by the following factors:

I, A shallow, rigid and possibly faulted basement;

2. The ocewrence of tectonically weak ineompetent beds intercalated with

competent beds. The incompetent beds permitted intense folding and

sliding, and the competent beds favoured strong faulting,

The presence of a shallow and rigid bascment underlying the central part

of the area east of Deep Well is indicated by the considerably smaller thicknesses

of the Cambrian purple sandstane with conglomeratic sandstone at its base than

is found in the northern part of the area. It is clear that the water of the

shaliow Cambrian sea was more agitated in the middle part of the area, which

would acewunt for the conglomeratic character aud the smaller thickness of the

Cambrian purple sundstone there. The same is true for the Upper Proterozciv

limestones, which in this acea contain many shale us well as sandstone inter-

calations. ‘This indicates the quickly changing character of the deposits. such

as commonly happens in very shallow seas. Frou the above it caa be concluded

that the Cambrian sea was very shallow in the central part of the area as a result

of the shallnw basement. ‘The very shallow basernent explains the fault-folding

which is secn particularly well in the middle part of the area. During the

fault-Folding the Upper Proterozoic Ieavitree Quartzite, the Cambrian purple

sanustone and the Ordovician sandstone acted as competent heds, with the lime-

stones antl mterbeddced shales which form the upper parts of the Upper Pro-

terozoic and Cambrian deposits in the area acting as incompetent beds.

Jt is known that the salt deposits belonging to the Permian Zechstein played

an important role iu the Saxonian fault-folding in Germany, where the author

has had an opportunity of investigating it closely, There the salt deposits formed

a highly mobile material, Tt is clear that the incompetent limestones interbedded

with shales have played a somewhat analogous part in the fault-folding im the

Amadevs Geosyncline east of Deep Well, forming a semi-mobile material.

it may he mentioned that Hills (1946, p. 77) has already suggested the pussi-

bility of fault-folding in Stille’s senso in Central Australia. The present author

has proved its existence in the Amadeus Geosyncline in the area east of Deop

Well.

The arca mapped can be divided into three districts according to the type of

folds encountered, as follows:

(1) The western and southern portion from the Alice Springs-Pert Augusta rail-

way line to the Todd River, where folding along an east-north-cast axis is

found. A syncline is located north-north-east of Deep Well, and a small

faulted anticline approximately 17 miles north-east of Deep Well, The

main, strongly distuihed anticline which dominated this part of the area

is located south-east of Deep Well. Its core is formed mainly of Upper

Proterozoic and Cambrian rocks, and its northern: and southern limbs of

Ordovician sandstone. The Cambrian purple conglomeratic satidstone acted

in the folding as competent beds, and the Cambrian and Upper Proterozoic

limestones as incompetent beds. This applies especially tu the Cambrian

limestones where they were intricately folded, as is well seen about 20

tiles east of Deep Well,

(2) The eastern part of the area surreunding the Archacoxoie block at Hale

River. The geological history of this area began with the epeirogenetic

uplift of the Archaeozoic block. Because uf its vertical uplift, this black

has played an important role in the folding and faulting processes of the

area, The folds exhibited in the eastern part of the area trend sunth-south-

east, aud therefore at right angles ta the main trend of the folds in the

western and southern parts of the area, The folus surronnding the Archien-

oie bluck at Wale Hiver are paralle] to the margins af the block. and it is

clear that they were caused by the vertical uplift of the block. Similar

folding has already been described by Voisey (1939, p, 170) on the eastern

margin of the Macdonnell Ranges, aid according to Hills (1946, p.76) it ts

characteristic of uplifted blocks in Central Australia. It may be nien-

timed that Condon, Johnstone and Perry (1953, p, 34), discussing the

folding of the strata at Cape Range, Western Australia, consider the epeiro-

genetic uplift of the Australian stable block as being ome possible explana-

tit ot the folding phenomena encountered at Cape Range.

(3) The middle of the northern part of the area, where roughly meridionally

elomyated Hat domes and basins are found south of Todd River, There

structures aré affected by faults originating in the epeirogenetic uplilt of the

Avhaeozoie block at Hale River,

‘The author assumes that compressive forces iu the Amadeus Geosyneline

acted iv at north-south direction and were not active in an cast-west directinn.

[t is clear that the flat elongated domes and basins originated because the north-

south compression in the Amadeus Geosyucline was bLindered by the rigid

conenyve frame of the southern anargin of the Arunta complex, The southern

part of this frame was formed by the Archacozoic block at Hale River. Such

timing is a characteristic effect where folding forces encounter arcuate frames,

The tollowing can be taken as examples of such domal features in Central

Australias

(4) The Ordovician dome of the Gosse’s Range, 100 miles west of Alice

Springs, on the northern iuargin of the Amadeus Gensyneline, I this

case the rigid frame is the southern margin of the Aruuta shield, which

is concave against the Amadeus Geosyncline.

(ly) The basin structure at Wauchope, 78 miles south-east of Tennant Creek,

discovered by Sullivan (1952. p, 15), Wauchope is sitnated in the

Warrumunga Geosyneline: the concave, rigid, southern margin of the

Sturtian Block lying to the north hindered the folding, cuusing the

formation of basin structures.

FAULTING

Very strong faulting is exhibited in the area, which the author refers partly

to the fault-fulding. In the western part of the area, two sets of faults are

dominant, one trencing slightly north of west and the other roughly north-south.

The first set is arranged partly en echelon,

‘The central part of the arca is characterised hy thrust-taults trending east-

narth-east, which are responsible for the repetition of the Cambrian sandstones

and the thrusting of the Upper Proterozoic limestones over them.

‘The eastern part of the area is characterised by long north-west trending

faults which the author believes to be closely connected with the vertical uplift

of the Arehaeozoiu black on the eastern margin of the area, Thuse faults call

for further description, The Archaeugzoic block has suffered repeatcd vertical

uplitts; part of the evidence Jor this is the tilting of the Wpper Proteroznic

quartzites on its margins, The north-west trending faults are parallel to the up-

lifted block, and have the greatest length and horizontal displacement of any

of the faults in the area; they can be traced as far ay 34 miles south-west of

the block. ‘he fanlt which is closest to the western margin of the Archaeoznic

bluckon the map urea and which partly separates it from the younger formations

lo the south-west probably trends approximately aloug Polya Pulya Creek; this

is inferred from the strata found to the west of the creek. The next north-west

trending fault towards the south-west runs along the Todd River, and shows

horizontal displacernent. This fault is of considerable length, and its north-

western continuation is found in the northern part of the area, where Upper

Proterozvic limestones and Cambrian purple sandstones are displaced. The most

ber

distant fault of the set fies 34 miles south-west of the Archaeozoie block anil

displaces the Upper Proterozoic, Cambrian and Ordovician rocks 44 miles east-

north-cast of Decp Weil.

HYDROGEOLOGY

Three main factors govern the hydrogeological conditions in the area east of

Deep Well:

1) Topographic relief;

2) Type of rock

(a) Its influence on the water stored along the bedding;

(b} Storage capacity governed by porosity and fracturmg;

(3) Geological structure.

The topographic relief plays an important part in determining the quality

of the water. In mountainous areas the run-off is quick and the quality is good,

but iv plain country the water tends to be salty. In the mapped area in the

vicinity of Todd River the water is salty; for example, that in the Bulldust bore,

50 miles north-east of Deep Well, carries 13,414 parts per million of total solids,

while that in the Soakege bore, 1 mile south of Bulldust bore, contains about

18,000 parts per million of total solids.

Water with a high total solids content is found in the Cambrian limestones,

where shale intercalations in the limestones form an obstacle to the free circu-

lation of the water and favours “salting”. Bores in these limestones are charac-

terised by their sodium chloride and magnesium sulphate content.

Water in the widespread Upper Proterozoic limestones is suitable for stack:

for example, the water in Twin bore, 43 miles north-east of Deep Well on the

Todd River block, contains 1,934 parts per million of total solids.

The Ordovician and Cambrian sandstones are of great practical value in the

urea because they are characterised by large storage capacities and good quality

water; the formersupplies good drinking water, and the latter good stock water.

The geological structure is important in determming the yield of bores. It

is significant that those bores which are lovated in the gaps due to faulting of

the resistant Cambrian purple sandstone give a good yield; this is because the

crecks How along the shattered fault zones and replenish the water supply in

the sandstones. The Phillipson Creek stock-route bore No, 1, 15 miles east-

north-east of Deep Well, is an example of this type of bore; it is 122 feet deep

and yielded 12,000 gallons per hour, with a total solids content of 2,972, parts

per million. It is drilled in a faulted gap of Cambrian purple conglomeratic

sandstone.

The bore drilled for Allambi Station, 20 miles east-south-east of Deep Well,

provides an example of water with a high content of total solids: if contains

21,336 parts per million and cannot be used for stock since its total solids

content is twice as great as the allowable maximum in the Northern Territory,

viz, 10,000 parts per million, The hore lies ou the iorthernmost boundary of

the: great plains of the Simpson Desert, and is drilled in Cambrian limestones.

The quality of its water is determined by two factars, the topographic relief,

and the formation of the rock,

The following analysis, kindly supplied by the Animal Industry Division,

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, indicates the quality of the water found in

the various formations:

RESULTS LN PARTS PER MILLION, 6250 p.p.m. = approx. f oz. per gullon,

1 2 3 4

Hardness {(Culculated as CaCQs;)

Hardness Total . A = Rs Ra) 140 740

Hardness Temporary oe oy -' 240 140 245

Hardness: Permanent -- at 7: 610 — 40h

Free Alkati (Calculnted as CaCQy) ~» || ; 100

Chloride a ws a on 4 994 2030 710 9432

Sulphate Be 4 te ws “4 499 1080 419

Fluoride rs ft it Si gs 1-30 1-8 2-56 2-84

Calcium Ae 38 Eo ot 2 140 208 iti

Bicarbonalées . . . -. a an 415 203 209

Sodiurn or i 520, | R10 339 5150

Potassium. a t- an ee 219 _ —

Magnesium .. 4 sa orb oe 122 219 166 |

Silica, Iron, and Aluminium Oxides (3 62 32 34 i

Total Dissolved Solids =e {i oo 2972 | 5202 134 21,336

Hypothetical Compounds

{Results in parts per million) =

Calcium Bicarbonate bs ot + 553 388 264

Magnesium Bicarbonate —. ~ ea nt 120

Caleium Sulphate — .. is Be oe 7 383

Magnosium Sulphate “. 2A nA 608 1014 400)

Soditia Sulphate “e an + nd 2

Magnesium Chloride ve 12 4 56 252

Sodium Chloride ar b, 1s ct 1309 8326 RoY) app. 12,000

Pottussium Chloride an ee 3 418

Sodium Fluoride ol > ap Ra 3 2 5

Silica, Jron and Aluminium Oxides “4 §2 32 34

Wotal Salts .. 4, 5. tee | 278 | 5202 | 1934

1. Phillipson Stock Route Bore No, 1. located 15 miles east-uorth-east of Deep Well, 122 feet

deep, drilled in Cambrian purple sandstone. Water for analysis received on 9/2/1954.

2, Alova Bore, 55 miles north-cast of Deep Well on Todd River Block. ‘Fhe bore is 92 ft. deep

aud drilled in the Cambrian sandstone. Water for arulysis received on 2/12/1953.

3. Twin Borc, located 43. miles cast-north-east of Deep Well on Todd Rivor Block. The bore is

96 ft. deep and drilied in Upper Proterozoic limestones. Water fot analysis received ou 7/9/1953,

4, Bore, located on Allambi Station, 20 miles cast-south-east of Deep Well. Water for analysis

received on. 26/10/1958.

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9, p. G7.

Manican, C. T., 1932, “The Geology of the Macdounell Ranges and Neighhourhood, Central

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(Central Australia)", J, Roy, Soc, N.S.W,, Vol. 72, p. 160.

Fig, 2.—Ordovician sandstones, 36 miles ENE of Deep Well.

Fig. 3.-Upper Proterozoic limestones and Cambrian purple pendernes (in the background), 30 miles NE of

Deep Well.

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MARINE FREELIVING NEMATODES FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

PART 1

by P. M. Mawson*

With text figures 1-26

[Read 12 July 1956]

SUMMARY

A full account is given of Anticoma similis Cobb, hitherto insufficiently described; Proon-

cholaimus megastoma (Eberth) is re-described; new records and additional descriptions are

given of Polygastrophora hexabulba (Filipjev), Halichoanolaimus robustus (Bastian),

H. ovalis Ditlevsen, and Spiliphera dolichura de Man; new species proposed are Metoncho-

laimus brevispiculum and Steineria pulchra.

The marine freeliving nematodes of Australia have hardly been investigated

up to the present. The only records are those by Cobb (1890, 1893, 1898) and

Allgen (1929, 1951), apart from a short recent paper by the present author

(1953). It is proposed to describe the local species from time to time as suffi-

cient specimens of each become available. The majority of those described

below are from inter-tidal levels, a few from material washed up by storms. All

the places mentioned are in St. Vincent’s Gulf, with the exception of Encounter

Bay, which is on the South Coast.

Anticoma similis Cobb

Figs, 1-4

Cobb, 1898, 383, Sydney.

de Man, 1904, 13, Tierra del Fuego.

Allgen, 1930, 248, Staten Island (Tierra del Fuego).

Micoletzky, 1930, 24, Sundra Island.

Allgen, 1951, 330, Port Juckson.

In South Australia, from the Outer Harbour, on wharf piles (sublittoral),

and Brighton beach, on sponges, etc., cast up by the tide after a storm.

@ (5x) L1-5-1-8 mm; a 80-7-34:8; 6 4:3-5-1; y 5-9-7-5; V 42-45-5 p.c.

$ (2X) L1-5-1-65 mm.; a 81-7-47; 8 4-7; y 7-5-7-8.

In spite of the list of records given above, this species is not well known.

The descriptions given by Cobb and by Micoletsky are unfigured and of

females only; that of de Man is of a juvenile of which only the tail is drawn;

Allgen describes briefly females and juveniles from Staten Island, and: records

without drawing or description males and females from Port Jackson in’ Aus-

tralia (Type locality).

It was suggested by Wieser (1953, 16) that the species may be a synonym

of A. acuminata. It is certainly very close to that species and to A. profunda,

differing from the former in the shorter absolute length of the spicule, the longer

tail (measured in anal diameters), and rather shorter cephalic setae, and from

the latter in the position of the preanal organ, in the more forward position of

the excretory pore and amphid, and in the slightly shorter cephalic. setae (mea-

sured in cephalic diameters). These differences are all very slight, and it is

probable that when further data is to hand the two species, and probably some

others, may be synonymised.

* University of Adelaide.

The lips are quite distinct, but labial papillae were not seen. The cephalic

setae are all of nearly equal length, a little less than the head breadth. The

slit-like amphids are wider in male than in female (a third and a quarter of the

head breadth respectively). The cephalic setae are half a head breadth from

the anterior end, and the amphid one head breadth. The row of five to six

cervical setae extends for 6-10y, and the most anterior is about 2-8-3 head

breadths from the anterior end; the setae are not all of the same length,

the longest being 4p.

Plate 1.

Figs. 1-4.—Anticoma similis. 1 and 2, head, lateral and ventral views. 3, male tail.

4, female tail. Fig. 5.—Polygastrophora hexabulba, head. Figs. 1, 2. and 5 to same scale.

Figs. 3 and 4 to same scale.

The excretory pore lies at the same level as the amphid or slightly behind

it, and opens on a slight elevation of the cuticle. The ventral gland reaches to

the posterior end of the oesophagus. The female tail tapers very gradually, the

posterior half is cylindrical and the whole length 8-4-9 anal breadths. The

male tail tapers rapidly just behind the anus then more gradually, its whole

length 6-6-6 anal breadths; there is a very slight terminal swelling in both sexes.

The spicules are 30-38, long (equal to the anal breadth), with narrowed proximal

ends. The gubernaculum is 15-20% long; the preanal organ is 10, long, and

lies about 1-3 anal breadths in front of the anus.

Polygastrophora hexabulba (Filipjev, 1918)

Fig. 5

From wharf pile at Outer Harbour, jetty pile at Brighton, and among algae,

etc., from reefs at Pt. Willunga and Pt. Noarlunga, and in algae washed up on

beach at Brighton.

2 L 8-8-6 mm.; a 45-58; 8 5-5°7; y 24-28; V 52-56 p.c.

The species agrees in all essentials with earlier descriptions. The main

dimensions are as follows: the cephalic setae are nearly half of the cephalic

diameter and the amphids a sixth of the corresponding body breadth. The

labial papillae are setiform. The buccal capsule is 23-26. long, and the teeth

extend to within a third of this from the mouth. The ocular pigment is formed

of six longitudinal components and is most strongly developed at the anterior

end of the oesophagus, near which are the Jenticulate bodies.

The excretory pore is at about the same level, or anterior to, the amphids,

although the “ampulla” lies more than twice the length of the buccal capsule

behind the anterior end. The eggs are 160-200, by 80-90. The tail is 4-2-5-2

times the anal breadth.

Prooncholaimus megastoma (Eberth)

Figs. 6-8

From wharf piles, Outer Harbour, sublittoral.

6 (2X) L 2-7 mm.; a 27; 8 5-7-6°3; y 21.

Q (2x) L8-1-4-2 mm; a 29-35; 6 7-8-7; y 17-21; V 74-77 p.c.

Prooncholaimus megastoma, originally described by Eberth (1863, 26) was

partly re-described, without drawings, by Micoletsky from various places in

the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Schuurmans Stekhoven (1948, 6;

1943, 348) proposed a new species, P. mediterraneus, for his own specimens from

Alexandria, and placed Micoletsky’s P. megastoma as a synonym of this, giving

as the distinction from Eberth’s types a greater size in the new species. A copy

of Eberth’s paper is not available to me. Micoletsky quotes the length of

Eberth’s specimen as 5-6 mm.; Schuurmans Stekhoven quotes them as 5-9 mm.

P. aransis Chitwood (1951, 626) is very close to P. megastoma and is sepa-

rated from it by the shortness of the gubernaculum.

The proportions given by Micoletsky, Chitwood and Stekhoven are close

together, and those of the South Australian specimens agree in some points

with one, in some with another. The main points are given in the table below.

Spicule length and anal breadth are expressed as percentages of the tail length,

the width at end of the tail as percentage of anal breadth, and the gubernaculum

as a fraction of the spicule length. In the South Australian specimens the

proximal part of the gubernaculum is thinner than the distal part, so that it

was only after close inspection that its total length was realised.

Tase 1.

P. megastoma P. mediterraneus | P. aransas | P. megastoma

Species Micoletsky

Authority Stekhoven Chitwood Mawson

Locality Alexandria Texas | South Australia

Medit. Naples Suez

Length 3 (9) 2°9(3-3)| 3-6(—) 2-26(—) 3:28(3-8) 2°5(2-8) | 2-7(3-1-4-2)

a & (2) 25(27) 41(34-5) 24-7 27(29-35)

BS (Q) 6-5(6-9) 6-55(7-6) 6:3 5: 7-6:3(7-8-7)

y 3d (2) 20-6(18) 23-5(19) 21(18) 21(17-21)

Vv TI% 752% pace 74-77%

spicule length 88-100% 100% 70% 72-76%

anal br. ¢ (2) 19-22 %(—) 19%(22%) | 16-5(33%)) 19-20(22-25%)

br. tip tail ¢ (2) 23-42 %(—) 43 -5% (27%) — 38% (30%)

gubernaculum 1/4-1/5 1/6 1/6 1/4

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Metoncholaimus brevispiculum n. sp.

Figs. 9-12

Brighton, on jetty piles among Galleolaria caespitosa and algae.

g (6X) L 2-8-8:3 mm.; a 34-48; 8 5-3-6:8; y 17-19.

@ (7X) L3:4-7-4 mm; a 33-39; 8 5-5-6-4; y 17-5-19; V 66-71 p.c.

The six lips are deeply separated, each with a small labial papilla. The

ten cephalic setae are short, about 1/6-1/7 of the head breadth. The amphid

is between a quarter and a fifth of the corresponding body diameter, and lies

Plate 2.

Figs. 6-8.—Prooncholaimus megastoma. 6, head, lateral view. 7, female tail. 8,

male tail. Figs. 9-12.—Metoncholaimus brevispiculum. 9, head, lateral view. 10,

male tail. 11, female tail. 12, posterior end of female. Figs. 7, 11 and 12 to same

scale; Figs. 8 and 10 to same scale.

level with the midlength of the buccal capsule. The buccal capsule, more heavily

chitinised and somewhat narrower in the posterior half, is 35-40. long and

20-25» wide in the anterior part. The dorsal tooth and one subventral reach

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just anterior to the middle, and the other subventral to about three-quarters, of

the length of the buccal capsule. The excretory pore lies between 1-5-2 times

the length of the buccal capsule from the anterior end.

The unshelled eggs are 110 X 50, the shelled ones 120-150u x 60-704. The

two external openings of the demanian system are somewhat dorsal, 130-140,

in front of the anus, in which region the body is distinctly constricted; the

uvette (or rosette organ) about twice this distance from the anus, is an ampulla,

as figured by Cobb (1930) for Oncholaimium appendiculatum, and simpler than

that of Metoncholaimus pristiurus; the osmosium is about 400, from the anus.

Cobb (loc. cit,) observed that a demanian system is apparently less prevalent

among Oncholaims living in thoroughly oxygenated water; this species is an

exception to this, as the worms occurred on the part of the piles exposed only

at low spring tides and below this, in clear unpolluted water on a sandy bottom.

The tail of the female is about 4-2-5 times the anal breadth, tapering in

the proximal half, cylindrical in the distal, with a slightly enlarged tip, The

male tail is 4-4-5 times the anal breadth; the body narrows sharply at the anus,

the proximal third of the tail is tapering, and the rest cylindrical with slightly

swollen tip as in the female. There is a slight papilliform thickening of the

cuticle of the anterior lip of the anus, associated with some subcuticular develop-

ment, but without setae. The two rows of small submedian setae, 5 preanal and

8 postanal, are not seen except under high power. The spicules are 40-45, long;

only a little more than the anal breadth. They are straight and tapering, A

small gubernaculum 12y long is seen in some specimens.

This new species is the Enoploid found in the greatest numbers on the Brighton

jetty piles. Only females with eggs in the uterus (not necessarily shelled), but

males of varying development, were measured. The species is assigned to the

genus Metoncholaimus because of the presence of a single ovary associated with

a complex demanian system, and the’ type of tooth arrangement, one subventral

and the dorsal being equal in length and shorter than the other ventral. The

spicules, however, are shorter than in other species, reaching only a quarter of

the tail length. In this character and in the form of the demanian system, the

species resembles those of the genus Oncholaimium, from which, however, it is

sharply differentiated by the absence of a mid-ventral caudal papillae in the

male. It is distinguished from other Metoncholaimus spp. by the shortness of

the spicules, i

Genus Sterverra Micoletsky, 1921

Micoletsky proposed Steineria as a subgenus of Monhystera to include M.

nolychaeta Steiner 1915, M. pilosa Cobb 1914, and M. horrida Steiner 1915. His

diagnosis of the genus is brief, little more distinction being made than that there

are very numerous setae (36-40) at the anterior end. No species is selected

as the type of the subgenus, the three being quoted in the order given above.

Stekhoven and Coninck in 1983 elevated Steineria to the level of a genus, and

added S. setosissima (Cobb), syn. Monhystera setosissima Cobb 1893, and a

new species, S. mirabilis. They stated that Steineria is “characterised” by its

distinct 8-fold symmetry in the distribution of labial and cephalic setae”, and

therefore exclude Monhystera horrida Steiner as it possesses a 6-fold symmetry.

They also stated that Steineria setosissima becomes the type species of the

genus, presumably as it was described earlier than any of the others ascribed

to the genus. The validity of this is, however, doubtful, as the species was not

mentioned by Micoletsky in his account of Steineria. More recently, Gerlach

(1951) re-described §. mirabilis, from fresh material and finds that the labial and

cephalic setae are a symmetry of six while those further back, nuchal setae,

are in one of eight. Gerlach added at the same time a new species, S. poly-

chaetoides, and in 1955 (pp. 294, 296), two more new species, S. paramirabilis

and S, punctata, and in all of these a similar condition is present.

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In descriptions of all the species, if labial papillae are mentioned, there are

six, setiform or papilliform. In most descriptions the cephalic and nuchal setae

are collectively referred to as cephalic setae, and usually as occurring in a

symmetry of eight. However, in the figures given of S, pilosa and S. polychaeta

there is a ring of setae which are anterior to or on a level with the anterior most

nuchal setae, or which are out of line, in a longitudinal sense, with these, one

set being distinctly lateral instead of sublateral; it seems at least possible that

these are the true cephalic setae and that they are in six groups. These species

would then agree with S. horrida, S$. mirabilis, 8. polychaetoides, S. paramirabilis,

S. punetata, and S. pulchra n. sp.*

S. polychaeia was the first in the list given by Micoletsky of species belong-

ing to his subgenus, and so might strictly be regarded as being the type species.

No figure is given by Cobb of S. setosissima, and the description of the setae

at the anterior end is ambiguous.

B. G, Chitwood (1950, 65, fig. 60, 11, JJ) describes Steineria as having

an internal circle of 6 papillae and an external circle of 10 or 12 setae according

to the species, as well as numerous somatic setae grouped anteriorly in cight

longitudinal rows, 4 submedian and 4 sublateral. Chitwood’s original drawings

are of “Steineria sp.”, locality not given.

Gerlach (1955) describes additional cephalic setae in the male (as in the

new species described below), and his figures show these arranged somewhat

as in Chitwood’s figure of Steineria sp.

A key to the species so far allotted to the genus is given. In it the question

of symmetry is ignored, distinctions being made on other characters. For con-

venience the labial sense organs are referred to as Iso, the nuchal setae as ns,

the body setae as bs, caphalic setae as cs, and cephalic diameter as ed.

l. Setae other than ns, absent on body......... 0.000. c ce cece eee eee 2

Lafeyat re v2i0: aah 0142012) Ee a A CaS RAS ob Wa Beare ink fon eae 8

2. Length es less than half cd; Iso papilliform.................... S. horrida

Length cs nearly equal to cd; Iso setiform.............2. 04005 S. pulchra

8. Length bs more than 4 x body width.....................05. S. mirabilis

Length bs less than 2 X body width. .............. 000 eccceecesueevevaee 4

4, Centre of amphid about 2 * cd from anterior end...................-.. 5

Centre of amphid 1-5 X cd or less from anterior end........,........... 6

5. £ 6-2; spic. 56u long: gub. 2/3 spic. Ly... .. 6. eee eee eee ee S. setosissima

B 3-9-4-8; spic. 23-24y; gub. about % spic. L............... S. paramirabilis

6. Longest ns 2-5-3 X cd; Iso setiform........0.. 0... sees eee eee S. pilosa

Longest ns 1-5-2 x cd; Iso papilliform............ 0... e cece ee eee eee ees 6

7. Cuticle with transverse rows of punctations...........-...... S. punctata

petri ntelcers itelAgectigt: iie(ou eh, Ge a ere Sea ne DBE Ren LP a ty 8

8. Avnpnrds 1/228 ahs eds yt clare cee ee melee 40 are views oes es S. polychaeta

AUIS Ve OC eee ee, teu oer tea (etic BEM Cos ht ned eee tae S. polychaetoides

Steineria pulchra n. sp.

Figs. 13-16

From weeds on a jetty pile, Outer Harbour, and among holdfasts of Hormo-

sira sp. and Ulva.sp., Encounter Bay.

6 (2X) L 1-9 mm; a 19, 24; 65-1, 4-2; y 6-6, 8-2. ,

@ (2X) L1-5, 2-17 mm; a 28, 31; B 3-8, 4+3; y 6-2, 7-4; V 66 p.c., 67 p.c.

J (8X) L 0-85-1-85 mm.; a 28-3; 6 6-8-6-8; y 4-15-4-6 (?).

* When this paper was read the author had not seen the description of S. parapolychaeta

Gerlach 1953, nor a discussion of the genus Steineria by Wieser 1953, 74, in which two new

species S, cobbi and S. pectinata are added; Wieser considers the genus should be redefined

and exludes S. horrida and S. mirabilis. Wieser also, erroneously, quotes S. setosissima as the

type. .

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The cuticle is ringed, without setae except near head, at tip of tail and

on male tail. The head bears six lips each with a 4, long setiform papilla, and

six pairs of cephalic setae, the longer of each pair 20, the shorter about 2/3 this

length. Behind this are nuchal setae arranged in eight longitudinal rows, in

sublateral and submedian positions. In each of these rows the three (sub-

median) or four (sublateral) setae are long and stout, and increase in length

from before backwards, the anterior ones being about 50-60,, the posterior

75-80. Behind these in each row are two more shorter setae separated from

them by a short distance in the sub-median rows and a rather longer space in

the sublateral. In the two male specimens there is also a short, slender seta in

each row in front of the stout setae. Submedian and sublateral setae are of

similar lengths in corresponding positions.

Plate 3.

Figs. 13-16,—Steineria pulchra. 13 and 14, lateral views of heads of female and male

respectively. 15, female tail. 16, male tail. Figs. 13 and 14 to same scale.

The buccal capsule is wide and unarmed, with a narrow undulating cuticu-

larised ring around its base. The circular amphid is 9-10u% in diameter in the

male, 7u in the female, these being a quarter and a fifth of the corresponding

head width respectively. It lies just behind the longest nuchal setae, except

in one male in which it is a little more anterior.

The nerve rings surrounds the oesophagus at a third of its length from the

anterior end. The excretory pore was not seen.

The tail tapers in the anterior 2/8, the distal third is cylindrical with a

swollen tip bearing two pairs of strong setae. The tail is 4:6-5-2 X the anal

breadth in the male, 5-8-6 x in the female. The male tail bears on the sub-

ventral surface numerous long, slender hairs. In front of the anus are three

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median papilliform preanal organs, between them several slender setae. The

stoutly built spicules are 60, long, with expanded proximal ends; the guber-

nacular pieces are rather more than half this length, and are of similar shape.

This form of the gubernacula differs from that described for most other Steineria

spp., as there is no backward prolongation.

The species is closest to S. horrida, from which it differs in several small

features. As S. horrida is known from females only, a complete comparison is

not possible. The South Australian specimens are now considered as represent-

ing a new species. The collection of more material of both species may widen

the diagnosis of each and bridge the gap between them.

Spiliphera dolichura de Man, 1893

Figs. 17-21

From Port Willunga among coralline algae (lower littoral) and Brighton

among algae washed up after storm.

g (4X) L1-41-7 mm; a 26-6-35; 8 7-8-2; y 2-7-3-6 (?).

9 (5X) L0-85-1-9 mm.; a 28-3-83-3; 8 6-5-8-5; 7 8-4-4-6 (?); V 89-4-53 p.c,

These specimens are small, stout worms with a long filiform tail. The

cuticle bears coarse punctations; slender setae are borne in submedian positions

throughout the body length, and are more numerous, and longer, in the oesopha-

geal region and on the male tail. Labial papillae were not observed. The six

setae in the first cephalic ring are about 3» long, the four submedian setae just

behind these are 80» long. Just behind the amphids are four pairs of slightly shorter

setae (25) in submedian positions, the most anterior of the body setae. The

amphids are transversely oval, in 1% turns.

Plate 4.

Figs. 17-21.—Spilifera dolichura. 17, oesophageal region. 18, head, dorsal view.

19, female tail. 20, male tail. 21, spicule. Figs. 17 and 20 to same scale; Figs.

18 and 21 to same scale.

The anterior cup-shaped part of the buccal capsule is 124 in diameter, 7p

deep, and is followed by a strongly chitinised more or less funnel-shaped part

embedded in the anterior end of the oesophagus, and with one large dorsal and

two shorter lateral, teeth at its base. The anterior slightly wider part of the

cesoglnaste in which the structure is more homogenous, has a strong cuticular

ining.

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The anal breadth of the male is 40-45, the spicule length 80-385.. Close

examination of these males, in which the spicules are very clear does not bear

out de Man’s interpretation of the shape of the spicular apparatus. What he

called the gubernaculum, a lateral flange ending distally in an enlarged half

funnel, appears to be a part of the spicule itself. It was not possible, however,

to get a ventral view of the apparatus.

The females contained but a single egg, the largest of these was 60 X 26p.

The measurements and morphology of these South Australian specimens are

comparable with those described by de Man; the greatest difference is in the

greater length of the first paired post-amphidial setae; this is the main difference

also between them and those recorded by Wieser from the coast of Chile (Wieser

1954, 117). The species is widespread, having been recorded from the North

Sea (de Man 1898, 94); the Mediterranean (de Rouville 1903, ?; Allgen 1942,

48); Pacific coast of Chile (Wieser 1954, 117); Tierra del Fuego ’(Allgen 1930,

29), Campbell Is. (Allgen 1932, 126), Kerguelen Is. (private record, unpub-

lished), South Australia (above).

Halichoanolaimus robustus (Bastian)

Figs. 22-23

From wharf piles, Outer Harbour, among weeds, etc. Sublittoral.

@ (6X) L 2-2-3:3 mm.; a 25-30; 8 5-7-7; y 17-380 (?); V (5X) 44-52 p.e;

(1X) 63 p.c.

50m

25 23

100 PL

Plate 5.

Figs. 22-23.—Halichoanolaimus robustus. 22, anterior end, lateral view. 23, female

tail. Figs. 24-26.—H. ovalis. 24, head, lateral view. 25, female tail. 26, male tail.

Figs. 24, 25 and 26 to same scale.

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Six female worms are referred to this cosmopolitan species; the measure-

ments and appearance correspond with those assigned to the species by other

authors. There is also a close resemblance to H. hinemoae Ditlevsen 1980 from

New Zealand, and it is possible that this species is a synonym of H. robustus.

The exact position of the anus is in doubt in many of the specimens. The

oesophagus and anterior part of the intestine are heavily pigmented. The habit

of the worms is to lie in one or two coils, so they are readily picked out, living

or in pickle, by their appearance. This pigment was mentioned by Bastian.

Halichoanolaimus ovalis Ditlevsen, 1921

Figs. 24-26

From limestone reef near Edithburg, in sand pockets among Zostera sp.

8 (7X) L.8-85-4-2 mm.; a 21-2-28; B 6-8-7; y 20-28.

2 (2X) L 8-64-35 mm,; a 24-24:1; 6 6-7-6-8; y 18-25-6; V 51-52.

Ditlevsen 1921, 8 (Auckland Island):

(2x) L 1-8 mm.; a 18; B 7-5; y ?.

Allgen 1928, 271 (Campbell Island):

(2x) L.1-3 mm; a 17-3; 8 5-2; y 7-2.

Tt will be seen from the measurements given above that the South Australian

specimens assigned to Halichoanolaimus ovalis are larger than those from the

Auckland and Campbell Islands. They also differ in having fewer spirals in the

amphid, and the absence of any great degree of pigmentation in the alimentary

canal. The male differs from that described by Allgen in the shape of the tail

and y value. In spite of these points, the similarity in shape and proportions

between these and those described by Ditlevsen is so great that they are referred

to the same species.

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A DATED TARTANGAN IMPLEMENT SITE FROM CAPE MARTIN,

SOUTH-EAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BY NORMAN B. TINDALE

Summary

This paper records the finding, at Caps Martin, South Australia, of an aboriginal campsite of the

Tartangan Culture which has been dated, by a Carbon 14 test at the Dominion Physical Laboratory,

Lower Hutt, New Zealand, as having been occupied in 8700 + 120 B.P.

Evidence is produced suggesting that the terra rossa soils in which this, and some other Tartangan

relics on the Woakwine Range at Section 8 Hundred of Symon were found, were already in

existence prior to this date and therefore before the period of the Mid-Recent High (10 ft. Terrace).

The theory that they were only formed at the later date and thus were evidence for a "Great Arid

Period" at that time (Crocker and Wood, 1947) is discounted. Instead, the evidence may tend to

support another view, first put forward by Tindale (1947) which suggests that these soils were

developed more particularly during periods of high rainfall, as residuals, following the solution of

the surface layers of the lime sands originally forming the surface layers of the dunes on which they

are still perched.

The paper gives a table indicating the cultural succession, as so far established in the Murray Valley

and vicinity, in South Australia.

A DATED TARTANGAN IMPLEMENT SITE FROM CAPE MARTIN,

SOUTH-EAST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

by Nornsan B, Tispare*

| Read 12 July 1956]

SUMMARY

this paper records the finding, at Cape Martin, South Australia, of an ahoriginal eanp-

site of the 'Vartlangan Calture which lias heen dated, by a Carbon 14 test at the Dominion

Thysical Laboratory, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, as haying been occupied in 8700+ 120 BP,

Evidence is produced suggesting that the terra rossa soils in which this, and some other

Tartangan relics on the Woakwine Range at Section $8 Hundred of Symon were found, were

already. in existence prior fo this date aud therefore hetore the period of the Mid-Recent

High (10 ft. Terrace). ‘The theory that they were only formed at the later date and thus

were evideuce for a “Great Arid Period” at that time (Crocker and Wood, 1947) is cis-

vounted. Instead, the evidence may tend to stupport another view, first put forward by

‘Vindde (1947) which suggests that these soils were developacl more particularly daring

petiods of high rainfall, as residuals, folluwing the solution of the surfuce avers of the line

sinds originally forming the surface layers ot the dunes on which they are still perched.

‘The paper gives a table indicating the cultural succession, as so far established in the

Murray Valley and vicinity, ii Swath Australia.

INTRODUCTION

During a holiday visit to the south-east of South Australia and to Western

Victoria, in December 1946, and Jannary 1947, archaeological sites of the

aborigines were examined between Cape Hridgewater and Kingston, Cape

Martin, one of the sites, provided data which, after study again in November

1955 and upon comparison with information from other sites, has resulted in

the following paper. The first mention of the site and of the carbon 14 date asso-

ciated with it, is by Tindale (1956) in the Report of the South Australian Museum,

1955-1956,

Qn the first visit the author was avcompanicd by Mrs. D, M. Tindale. On

the second occasion Mr. H. Burrows cf the South Australian Museum furnished

much appreciated help in searching for implements, and I am indebted further

to him for assistance in the preparation of some of the diagrams illustrating this

paper.

oe During the earlier visit a site at Cape Northumberland was examined. This

also is referred to in the paper. Cape Northumberland was visited a second. time

in company with a larger group of anthropologists, including E, C. Black, T. D.

Campbell, D. Casey, J. B. Cleland, P, Hossfeld, R. Keble, $. R. Mitchell, and

G. Walsh, who attended warking conferences at Millicent in February 1947

and February 1948. On the 1947 occasion, a site at Section 8, Hundred of

Symon, was examined; this site also proved of significance in the development

of the history of the Cape Martin sife. [t also is particularly meuitioned in this

yaper.

oe Tndirectly and directly I atm indebted to my many colleagues for the stimulus

which comes from discussion and comparisons of data. However, the observa-

tions recorded herein are ones made by myself and any crrors or misinterpreta-

tions of the evidence are my responsibility,

* Curator of Anthropology, Smith Australian Museum, Adelaide,

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THE CAPE MARTIN SITE

Cape Martin isa narrow-necked peninsula standing out to sea in a southerly

direction at the western end of Rivoli Bay, and forming an outlying eastern

portion of the Hundred of Rivoli Bay. The headland is just to the south of

Beachport (140° 01’ East Longitude x 37° 31’ South omy This is a

fishing village and summer holiday resort. Text figure 1 gives a sketch map of

the area,

Rivoli Bay

ARCHAEOLOGICAL

SITE AT

CAPE MARTIN

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

sand| =

Lighthouse

| Ses

Q calcareous

dunes forming —

reels

Fig. 1.—Sketch map of the vicinity of Cape Martin, South-East of South Australia.

Cape Martin headland and a number of outlying islets and reefs are parts

of a platform of consolidated wind-blown lime sand of very Early Recent or

possibly Late Pleistocene Age, It is what is left of a line of earlier coastal dunes

which once stretched along the share line. These residuals resisted the sea when

it broached the dunes to form Rivoli Bay. According to some views there may

be a core of still older dune rock within these dunes which at one time may’

then have been part of a group of small islands and reefs olf the Pleistocene

coast line duriug a late interglacial phase. Underlying all to the south is Tertiary

limestone. Perched on these foundations is a mass of much newer and in large

part unconsolidated white lime sand cf Jate Recent Age (Post 10 ft. Terrace)

which in places reaches a height of sixty feet. ‘Uhis sand covers the soft lime

rock of the earlicr dune series. When doing so it sealed down also an old red

soil horizon which is found at various heights from about twenty feet above

sea level down to several feet below present sea level. The red soil follows the

‘ontours of the older dunes and is thicker in the swales than it is on their

heights. On the highest parts of the peninsula there is evidence that this soil

cover, a terra rossa, had iu part been stripped before being covercd by the Newer

Lime Sands. Text figure 2 is a section of Cape Martin Peninsula at the site

abaut to be described. [ft is in part diagrammatic and is in two portions, the

western section being drawn in a N,W.-S.E. direetion and the balance in an

E.-W. direction. The cliff which bounds the peninsula on three sides is being

attacked yery vigorously by the stormy waters of the Southern Ocean, Huge

sections of it are being undermined by the sea and destroyed. Text figure 2

was drawn as the section appeared in 1947. By 1955 some 25 teet of the cliff

edge on the ocean side had foundered and is now present only as large blocks,

of some six to fifteen feet in diameter, which have slumped into the sea. In a

few more years time the whole site may well be destroyed, The root of Cape

Martin Peninsula has been breached in recent storms and at high tide a few

seas now cross right over into the Bay, so that in a matter of years the peninsula

will become an island,

rsa-ft

Fig. 2.—Section across Cape Martin Peninsula; orean side to the lefl, showing wurlier und

later ocoupational horizons.

When the site was first noticed a discoidal flint implement was found in

the B horizon of the ferra rossa firmly imbedded in kunkar lime. Other exariples

were found im the A horizon of this soil,

Stratigraphically from twenty to thirty feet above the camp site in the

terra. rossa soil, was found a later aboriginal occupational horizon with fresh-

looking flint implements, indicating a separate and scemingly much later peril

of human occupation at Cape Martin.

At this point it is as well ta indicate that in the original field notes the

several heds to be discussed herein were labelled as A; B and C, the oldest being

called A. In this paper standard terminology of the Soils Division is adopted in

describing the situations of the finds.

On physiographic grounds it was deduced that the earlier land surface

indicated by the terra yossa must have been in existence since at least Early

Recent times and that the site must have been occupied prior to 10 ft. Terrace

time (Mid-Holocene Thermal Maximum) at a period when the foreshore at

the nearest point was of a sandy nature, since the predominating shcll of the

food shell assemblage in the camp was a species of Chione, with some Mytilus

shells indicating ulso the presence of sheltered and somewhat muddy, brackish

water, The shell fauna of the more recent site above was made up predomi-

nantly of rock shells, of which Turbo undulatus was by far the most common,

as it is today among the rocks of the present cliffs. This fauna was considered

din

ju be Past — 10 Ft. Terrace in age, since it was in a shell sand still actively being

deposited at the present clay.

More detuiled work was possible on the second visit and it was then possible

to demonstrate that a few Turbo shells were present also among the charcoal

ad ash material of the hearth in the terra rossa from which the sample of

carbon was taken for C Ld analysis. Thus the people did have access to rocky

shores, althongh the general picture of a change in local availability of types

of shell food was confined.

A possible source for the quict auc muddy water faunal remains was incli-

cated by a thin bed of black mud with a brachish-water suite of shells which

a little to the north of the section, appears just at present low tide mark. This

extends through the base of the peninsula fron the eecun bereh coast to. the

hay aul uncderties the slightly consolidated basal Juyers of the Newer Dune Sands.

SITE AT SECTION 8, TTUNDRED OF SYMON

The Woakwine Range is a line of consoliduted limestone considered to be

of Late Pleistocene Age (Tindale, 1947; Hossfeld, 1950; and Sprigg 1952) and

to represent the dunes of the shoreline of the 25 ft. Terrace. On its crest and in

swales between ridges on the wide undulating top of the crest of the dune belt,

which Incally is up to.a mile or more in width, are red sandy soils of terra rossa

type. In places present day erosion has exposed liimey pillars of a B horizon in

this soil. This stripping is seeringly being brought about by clearing of the

cover of vevefation, by overstacking with sheep in times of drought, and by

depredations of introduced rabbits. The sandy reddish soil appears largely to

ls the residues from the leaching away of the upper lavers of shell lime sand

during the copious winter rains, Tl contains also the quartz sand residues, which

in part at least seem te be the silica derived from the mechanical abrasion of

the flint boulders of the Tertiary Murine Beds on the seashore immediately in

trent of the Woakwine Range;

The “hlow-outs” exposing the lower layers of the soil and aboriginal camping

sites extend into Sections LOA and 10B in the same Hundred. Campbell, Cleland

and Hossfeld (1946) have given a map which shows the general area of those

sites un the crest of the Woakwine Ratwe, At some places in the district micrn-

lith implemerits of types we have clsewhere established to be associated with

the Mucukian culture have been found on the surface and whieh, by data

established elsewhere, are indicated to belons to a period several thousand

years later in time. The main site at Seetion §, which is of particular interest

lo us Jor the present purpose, lacks the microlith suite of implements, Tnsteail,

the only implements present are flint ones, stained a bright orange red, anil of

lie same types as are present in the lower stratum at Cape Martin. Lrasion

has revealed these iinplement flakes in sorne profusiow on the stripped surtave

while olher specimens are still iu situ in the sandy red earth.

CAPE NOWTHUMBERLAND SITE

A site at Cape Northumberland had been visited by D. M. Tindale ane

inysell a few days before the discovery of the Cape Martin site. Existence

of this site had been reported to tae some yeurs previously by Mr. H, L, Sheard.

Knowledge of its stratigraphy was of considerable help in the preliminaries of

understanding the Cape Martin site. At Cape Northumberland the older lund

surface seemingly had been entirely stripped of an upper soil horizon at some

phase of its history, Implements were found lying on the eroded surface of

the very indurated kunkar horizon, They sppeared to be ones which had been

exposed before being buricd again under the Newer Time Sands now perched

on the top of the cliff, Figure 3 gives a sketch section, from west to east, at a

Jarge occupation mound of the aborigines inmediately north of the Point on

1?2

TARTANGAN

MURUNDIAN

! eroded hunkue

sequdnit of biface

fresh flints in

shell mound discoidal Alig

poor [TLV pot

[ee Lee GLEN

10 fz i LLL fs consolidate xe ae SCENT Teun aS \W

_high Water line 5, LL Rite lime sand 4)» AK \WWex

ne aa

in tI :

Fig, 3.—Sketeh section af Cape Northumberland showing earlier and later implement

horizons at Section D, Hundred of MacDonmell,

PTLD /

Seetion D, Hundred of MacDonnell, ‘This mound, of about one-half an aere in

extent, is situated immediately above the only practicable present day path of

access from the northern beach to the cliff top. This shell mound had formed

as a result of aborigines living there not so long ago. The presence of the

capping of shells bad delayed the stripping away of this upper sand in Post

European times. Thus it still forms a definite mound of the type known in

Victaria as ‘myrniong, perhaps. more correctly called ['marniong], On parts of

this mound some of the sand set in motion in Post European times is perched.

Flint implements of the mound surface are freshly worked and even those of the

blue-black flint from the wnderlying Tertiary beds, which are very liable to

bleaching, have retained all or most of their original colour. The shells of the

catipsite we predominantly those of the rocky footings of the present cliff, with

Turbo undulatus as the most common species, The implements of the mound

typologivally ace the same as those of the upper site at Cape Martin, and are

identified as of the culture phase we call Murundian, The kunkar horizon

yielded, loose on its surface, older kinds of implements such as are in the

terra rossa soil at Cape Martin, and comparable with Tartangan oncs,

IMPLEMENTS OF THE RED SOIL AT CAPE MARTIN

At Cape Martin the first implement discovered in the red soil layer was a

disvoidal Hake struck off on the long axis, 6+8 ern. in length, 4-5 em. in width

and 1:7 em. in veneral thickness. The material trom which it had been manu-

factured probably was blue-black flint, such as is derived from marine sediments

of Tertiary Age, The Garibier Limestone, which contains this flint as angular

musses, underlies portions of the area to the south as boulders on a planed-olF

marine platform. Upon it the Pleistocene and Receut dune limestones ard

shallow estuarine muds have been deposited.

‘This implement, now specimen 4.89664 in the collections of the South Aus-

tralian Museum, was inclided in the highly calcareous B horizon of the soil,

with a small portion projecting from the lime layer. Only after considerable

Uevelopment in situ was it determined to be an implement, It had been

bleached white, and so much of the original silica had been removed by chemical

ulteration, that it could be said to be merely a “ghost” in chalky lime of a flint

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implement. Figure 4 shows three views of it. A portion of the cutting edge

was injured in removing it from the kunkar. The implement was buried when

fresh as is evident from the sharp cutting edge persisting on that part which

remains intact. The prepared striking platform is at an angle of about 110 deg.

to the flake face of the implement, The removal by the maker of primary,

secondary and tertiary flakes had produced an evenly rounded profile on the

Fig. 4.—Three views of flint implement in B horizon of red soil at Cape Martin, numbered

as A,39664 in South Australian Muscum (scale registers centimetres),

implement, of a style characteristic of implements of the Tartangan culture in

many other places in South Australia, This feature is also found on many im-

plements of the recently extinct Tasmanians (Tindale, 19387; Campbell and

Noone, 1944, p. 384) as well as on some gum hafted general purpose knives

made by present day aborigines of the Pilbara district and inland from La

Grange in North-Western Australia (Tindale, 1957),

Vig, 5.—Three views of portion of an implement found in the A horizon of red suil at

Cape Martin.

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The butt half of an implement (Fig, 5) closely similar to the first example

was found in situa in the A horizon of the same soil, a few yards off in a part

where recent erosion had not yet stripped away this horizon, Although only a

few centimetres higher in the soil profile, the process of chemical change had

not so completely reduced the specimen to chalk and this proved to be the

case generally with others found in the A horizon. Where implements occurred,

the red soil usually appeared slightly more limey than elsewhere, there were

particles of charcoal in the soil, and the implements occurred among food

shells. The dominant member of this shell suite was Chione, with some Brachy-

odonius, as also Paludina shells of large size (suggesting that they might have

been used as food). At first there appeared to be an entire absence of rock-

frequenting types of shells, but one or two fragments of Turbo undulatus were

subsequently found when washing blocks of hearth to float out carbon fragments.

On the second visit many further flint chippings, as well as several useful

examples of implements, were found in situ. Figure 6 shows four views of a

rather crudely trimmed block, which except for its slightly larger size, closely

matches one of the original Tartangan specimens figured by Wale and Tindale

(1930, fig. 21). In some ways it resembles also the cutting stone of a kodj axe

(Tindale, 1950). Forming part of the hearth from which the tested carbon

sample was removed, were several stones of the type called oven stones: These

are roughly tabular and spherical pieces of sandy rock which have been burned

and blackened in fire. Similar stones were used by present day aborigines as

foundation stones of hot hearths on which to lay food for steaming,

Vig. 6,—Fonr views of a discoidal imp ement, made on a block, found in the A horizux

of red soil, beside the dated hearth, at Cape’ Martin.

IMPLEMENTS FROM THE RED SAND OF SECTION 8,

HUNDRED OF SYMON

Figure 7 (middle) shows a typical example, broken before it came to be

deposited in red soil now lying between the summits of pillars of lime of the

B horizon of this soil. The indications are that the implement came to rest

in the red soil when this was the surface of the ground and during a phase when

rain wash from the surrounding lime sand rises was increasing the depth of soil

in the swale at this campsite, It could be inferred that the implement was

in position before the kunkar pillars had grown so high as they are at present

and that the implement, like others found uearby, secmed to belong to the

same culture phase as the Cape Martin implements, These types of implements

are highly characteristic of the older sands, occurring in and appearing cornmonly

Cig, 7.—Lop: Three views of a Tartangan long blade from a surface site 2 miles inland from

Blackfellow Cave, collected by H. L. Sheard (A.28240 in South Australian Museum), Middle:

Three views of suapperdt Hint blade found within the A horizon of the red soil at Seation 6,

Tundred of Symon. (A.39649.) Botton: Four views of a short blade. a surface find hy

T. D. Ganpbell, in the Hundred af Kengorong. (A.36896 in South Australian Museu, )

on croded campsites at least as fur to the east as Cape Bridgewater in Victoria

and to the north-west in the Murray Valley. At Hoods Drift (Section 541,

Himdred of Kongoreng) this implement suite occurs in great abundance in the

corresponding red sand layers, with a microlith industry in an overlying sand

of later date (Tindale, 1937).

Figure 7 (top) and Fig. 7 (bottom) show typical surface finds of Tartangan

knives, one from a place two miles inland from Blackfellow Cave and the other

fron Kongorong for cornparisou with the example from Symon. Campbell and

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Noone (1944) and Campbell, Cleland and Iossfeid (1946) have given details

of these and numbers of other sites on which such implements oceur. They

have not drawn particular attention to the stratigraphy or cultural successions

evident at the sites, being in general more interested ‘in the microliths of the

Mudukian horizon which oceurs overlying the Tartangan sites at many places,

Some details of the stratigraphy of these sites are being given in a separate

paper (Tindale, 1957),

IMPLEMENTS OF THE LATER SITE AT CAPE MARTIN

The implements of the wpper site at the Cape were rare, there being many

more waste flakes than finished implements, perhaps indicating that the main

camp was elsewhere and that the site was used chiefly as a temporary halting

place near the sea while engaged in cooking the very abundant Turbo food shells.

Among the living aborigines this shell-gathering and cooking task fell to

women folk, Among the Tanganekald and Potaruwutj, women generally were

not in the habit of using knives, instead they used as a domestic knife the edge

of their thumbnail, which they kept well sharpened. Even in Post-European

times some women could not be induced to use European knives becuse of

the influence of this prejudice,

N,B.T

Fig. §.—Implements in the Upper or Murundian layer at Cape Martin. Top: Three

views of high-hacked scraper (A.39867 part). Bottom: Three views of adze stone

(A.39667 part),

Two main lypes of implements were present. The more common were

adze stones, made on flakes struck of from a prepared core leaving a striking

platform almost at right angles to the flake surface, Figure & (bottom) shows a

typical exaniple. It can be matched with hafted specimens obtained from the

living people of the area in the carly days of settlement, and with ones in the

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uppermost ten feet of deposit in the Devon Downs Hockshelter (Hale and Tin-

dale, 1930).

The second type is the so-called high-backed scraper, of which a typical

example is given iu Figure 8 (top). These are made indifferently on thick flakes

and on blocks of flint. The high-backed scraper seems fo occur in all of the

culture horizons back at least to the Pirrian,

‘The “ints from this upper horizon are only slightly patinated, generally

to the extent that the dark flint has become paler and assumed a faint bluish-

white bloom; some pieces look quite fresh.

IMPLEMENTS OF THE MARNIONG MOUND AT

CAPE NORTHUMBERLAND

The implements from the mound at Section D, Hundred of MacDonnell,

include the same two types as are present in the Upper campsite on Cape Martin.

Some of the adze stones show a notched cutting edge and others a somewhat

more pointed profile, but by viewing the cutting edge of the stonc from the

plane in which the adze meets the work it can be seen that both types would

have made a rather flat, chiscl-like cut on the wood, and the differences sare

those which arise casually in the course of repeated resharpeninys when in use.

Figure 9 contrasts the two adze-stone forms which seem to have originated in

this manner. Hammerstones and edgeground axes of igneous rock, traded from

Fig. ¥.—Implements in the Upper yt Murondian fayer of the marniong mound ut

Section D, Hundred uf MacDonnell, Cape Nothunberland, ‘Top: Four views of

noteh-edived ade stone. Bottom: uur views of another adze stone (aumbered as

A.30837 in South Austrulian Museum).

the stone mine at Mt, William in Central Victoria and from the site near Chats-

worth on the Hopkins Kiver, have been reported from the mound and its

vicinity which is so frequently visited that such objects. tend tu be picked up

and carried away as soon as they ure revealed at the surface by wind crosion-

From the juxtaposition of the mound to the only track down to the North

Beach, the fact that marine erosion, though rapid, has not had time to remove

the path, and the knowledge that this was one of the sites in use by the

aborigines in the earliest days of white settlement, it seems likely that Murundian

Culture implements continued to be made and used on the site until within

less than one hundred years ago. Pieces of European claypipe stem and early

coins have been found.

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The implements from the surface of the kunkaz, presumptively ot the

older Tartangan culture, include typical blades like these at Cape Martin, and

a broken portion of a tabular piece of Hint which is worked rather poorly an

the two opposite faces,

THE DATING OF THE CAPE MARTIN SITE

We are indebted to Mr. G. F. Fergusson of the Dominion Physical Jabora-

tory at Lower Hutt, New Zealand, for making a Carbon 14 determination of the

age of the hearth im the A horizon of the red earth soil at Cape Martin. When

the Carbon specimen was sent for study the following description was given;

“A4S8257. Wood carbon from Cape Martin near Beachport, South Australia,

collected by N. B, Tindale, 16 November 1955. At this site implements of

Tartangan facies are present in 2 red earthy horizon, with a predominantly

éstustine shell fauna. Jt was overlain by a great thickness of white sand dine,

anavhich there is @ Murundian culture horizon with a suite of reef shells similar

to ones occurring on the shores of the present Cape. This carbon sample was

broken out and separated by washing from the ash and charcoal Jayer at the

same horizon [A] as the suite of classifiable implements. It might give a date

as carly as or even earlier than 6000 B.P.”

Mr. G. F. Fergusson's reply was; “Age with respect to modern wood

standard = 8,700 + 120 years”.

Two other Carbon 14 dates are available which seem to confirm the early

date for the Cape Martin site. At Lake Menindee Unio shells from T[orizon

B in Area I, collected, at the author's request, by Mr, L, F. Marcus. and also

tested by Mr. Fergusson, have yielded the date of 6,570+ 100 B.P, The imple-

ments’ in this bed were assessed by Tindale (1955) as Tartangan and established

to he in association with a suite of extinet species of mammals (Tedford, 1935),

Full details of this C 14 date are yiven in Tindale (1957) where a © 14 date

of 6.020 + 150 B.P, based on Unio shells tested at Columbia University is re-

corded for a late phase (Layer C) of the Tartangan beds at the type site on

Tartanga Island, in the River Murray, South Australia (Hale and Tindale, 1930),

DISCUSSION

From the data at Cape Martin given in this paper and that learned from

work reported previously it is possible to draw up the accompanying table,

Figure 10, showing the succession of cultures in the Murray Valley and sur-

rounding areas,

As a result of the obtaining of C 14 dates it has been possible to replace a

time scale based purely on geological data with one given in years, without

matecially disturbing the pattern and general ideas on time range which had been

developed by the study of the cultures themselves and their relationships to such

geolagical phenomena as the eustatic terrace of the Mid-Recent (10 ft. Ter-

race) and other shoreline structures associated with late phases of the Pleistocene

glaciation,

By contrasting the Tartangan of Lake Menindee (6500 B.P.) with the

similar culture at Tartanga (6020 B.P,) we seem to get an indication that the

ctitical centuries when the great Pleistocene assemblage of Australian mammals

was declining towards extinction fell after 6500 BP. The only unusual species

present at Tartanga after about 6000 BP, were a Macropus with a fourth mular

differing iu that its width exceeded by 18 p.c. the value characteristic of modern

M. etganteus, and a species of Sarcophilus which persisted until Mid-Mudukian

times before becoming extinct

It is of interest to note that inammal bone does not preserve well in the

dune sands of the South-East of South Australia so that even in Mudukian sites,

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deduced to be only about 2000 years old, bones are virtually absent. No mammal]

bones of any kind haye been found in the red beds at Cape Martin, and so far

they have not been reported from any other sites in the area which might

be termed Tartangan. It can be expected that when a suitable shelter or cave

is discovered containing Tartangan remains which have been protected from

CULTURE SEQUENCE AND DATES

IN THE MURRAY VALLEY

— Western Europeans

~~ MURUNDIAN cutrure

—— MUDUHIAN cutturz

——— PIRRIAW cutture

~~ Pirrian Culture (mid-point) in Deyon Downs Cave (4250 © 180 8.P.)

* —— MID-RECENT HIGH (19 ft. terrace )———

Tartungan at type vite (6020 150 BP.) —————4

+ ASMANIAN

KARTAN Tortangan at Lake Menindee (65702100 BP.)

CULTURE

ISOLATED

CULTURE

ISOLATED

TARTANGAN cutturE

TASMANIA

KANGAROO

Tartangan site at Cape Martin

ISLAND (8700 £120 B.P. )

END OF PLEISTOCENE GLACIATION tse of sea level ———

10000

KARTAN cutture

Karran of Fulham, Hallert Cove, Kangaroo Island and Tasmaria.

11000

and aarlier

Fig. 10.—Diapram indicutiny cullure sugueuces aud dates in the Murtay Valley and

vicinity, South Anstralia.

weathering a rich fauna of extinct Pleistocene mammals should be found in

association since it is unlikely that all the fossil species would have disappeared

from the coastal areas by 8700 B.P., since some are shown to have survived at

Lake Menindee until after about 6500 B.P.

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The evidence afforded by the terra rossa soils, seemingly perched on old

lime sand dunes. points ta the formation of these suils by the carrying down, into

the depths of the dunes. of the surface lime, leaving the siliceons and iron

residues at the surface. the whole indicating the existence of periods of high

rainfall when extensive leaching would occur. Under present day conditions

with « winter rainfall af around 30 inches, it is a matter of observation that suffi-

cient lime is dissolved] and re-deposited near tlie surface to cause calcareous

ecmentation of the dune sands and formation of slightly indurated layers wp ta

one iivh in thickness in the course of a single season, Such erusts occur in the

mobile sands almost down to storm tide mark, In other mobile sands, several

hundred yurds and more inland, for example on Cape Buffon Peninsula, where

new sand is coustwntly being added, harder and softer horizons appear as

“yarve”-like alternations of indurated and seft sand, They may either be the

record of poriodi¢ rainstorms or of the annal succession of dry and wet seasans.

In general, red soils qre found as a cavering: on each of the inland dune

ranges of the South-East of South Anstralia. Those on the older lime sand

ranges are deeper than Uhose at, far example, Cape Martin, where the soil must

be relatively voung. It woulkl seem that the rel soils are of several ages and

all are in sith and that it is the greater lapse of time since the formation of the

earlier chime ranges that has permitted leaching away of the lime to greater

depths. hence yielding greater thicknesses of terra rossa soil,

Under summer conditions in the South-Rast of South Australia, upward

mvistire movements have been observed in the limestone pillars, forming av

anra af dampness in the soil about their summits, which suggests active vertical

growth of the tips of the limestone pillars within the red soil cover.

The view Unt the red soils may be an expression of wet climate, expressed

in the above paragraphs, seems to be at variance with some current ideas, which

appear to demand arid periods at important stages of the formaliun of the

rel soils,

To Mr. B. E. Butler who has stucied the red snifs. of South-Exstern Aus-

tralia (Butler, 1956), [ am indebtedl for examining samples of the sails from

Section 5, Tlundred of Symon. wud from Cape Martin. His counments in a letter,

under date of 6 June 1956, are as follows:

“Our present thinking supports fairly clearly three phases of aridity: the

most recent being least severe and comprehensive. There may be earlier arid

phases, too. These arid phases were separated by wel pluses during which the

soils were leached and broadly one may say that the carlier of these phases was

alsa more intense and of w longer duration than the later phases. The strati-

graphic relationships and the depths of leaching can be used to distinguish the

materials of one phase from thase of another, Of the samples you have sent,

the first, an A horizon from Cape Martin, is probably to be related to the latest

aridity because it contains discrete particles of ime. We find evidence of this

hase of aridity extending from the south-west towards Swan IUill (Vietaria),

yut not extending very far further eastward, Its chicf manifestations were

instability of dune crests and Innette building. Your second sample is nol clearly

indicated as to whwther surface or sub-surface sumple: it is non-culearcous.

mure clayey than sample no, 1 and might be older. Both samples could he wind

distributed materials and are similar to the malerials we encountered at Swan

Hill where a study of these phases is being done by Mr. H. M. Churchward,

We have still to finalise Uhe criteria for distinguishing these arid phases especially

in the cases where the record is (neomplete. We have reached no finality as

to He dates of these arid phases: all we propose is their relative intensities and

the duration of the intervals. The figure of 6-8.000 years for the most recent

aridity would not be in discord with our existing evidence.”

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Wil (1955) has postulated afresh an Australian “Arid Period’ connected with

the mid-Holocene Warm Phase, or Thermal Maximum, called the 10 ft Terrace

period in this paper, and in Europe called the Climatic Optinium, The mid-

point of this time he places at about 5000 B.P. The presence of locss dune

formations is used as evidence of the dry conditions,

The present author (‘Lindale, 1947, 1952, 1953, and 1955) had drawn. atten-

tion previously to zoological data which seemed to deny the existence of a Mid-

Holweene acid period in Southern Australia, such as was first pronouticed by

Crocker and Wood (1947). Their theory had leaned heavily ou soil evidence,

Gill did not accept the zoological data as affording sufficient evidence to

warrant abandonment of the ‘Great Arid’ theory, although Condon (1954) and

Gross (1955) had shown by additional zoological data that it was relevant.

The C 14 dates now available for the Tartangan culture horizons discussed

above, and in particular the minimum date of 8700 B.P, for the terra rossa soil

at Cape Martin destroys the Joess basis on which the theories of a Mid-Holocenc

aril period were conceived. It may be pointed out that the C horizon of the

red soil in the swales at Gape Martin can be many fect thick and the hearth in

the A horizon indicates that it must have already been in process of deyclop-

went Jong before the date when the 10st superficial layers of it afforded space

tor the camp of Tartangan men.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The author is indebted to Mr. G. F. Fergusson of the Dominion Physical

Laboratory, Tower Hutt, New Zealand, for the age determination for Cape

Martiz as also for those from J.ake Menindee incidentally referred to herein. Mr,

H, Wurrows prepared from my field sketches the several diagrams and the map

illustrating this paper.

The names of colleagues, with whouw discussions uf the subject have been

most profitable, are given in an earlier section of the paper.

[t should not be forgotten that the group of workers interested in archacolng

at: Adelaide all profited greatly from the stay among them of Mr, H, V. f

Noone, whose recent death is a Joss to all. He was a fellow of the Royal Society

of South Australia and a contributer te its Transactions.

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CESTODES FROM CORMORANTS FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BY HELEN GOLDTHORP CLARK

Summary

This paper deals with six species of cestodes from South Australian cormorants. It was found on

examination of the type material that Goss (1940) had confused two species in her description of

Paradilepis minima. These two species are redescribed and identified as Paradilepis scolecina

(Rudolphi 1819) and Paradilepis minima (Goss 1940, in part). Paradilepis sp. is recorded but not

named, as the material was inadequate. Dilepis maxima Goss 1940, Hymenolepis cormoranti

Ortlepp 1/938 (Woodland 1929) are redescribed from fresh material.

CESTODES FROM CORMORANTS FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

by Heven Gorotuorp Crank

[Read 12 July, 1956]

SUMMARY

This paper deals with six species of cestodes from South Australian cormorants. Tt was found

on examination of the type material that Goss (1940) had contused two species in her deserip-

tion of Paradilepis minima, These two species ure redescribed and identified as Paradilepis

scolecina (Rudolphi 1819) and Paradilepis minima (Goss 1940, in part). Parudilepix sp.

is recorded but not named, as the material was inadequate, . Dilepis maxima Goss 1940,

Hymenolepis. cormoranti Ortlepp 1938 (Woodland 1929) are redesvribed from fresh material.

From the one bird found in Adelaide, a little pied cormorant, Microcarbo

melanoleneus (syn. Phalacrocorax ater) we obtained a specimen of Dilepis

maxima Goss 1940, two fragments recorded as belonging to a species ol Para-

dilepis, and numerous specimens of Hymenolepis phalacrocorax, The latter also

occurred in four little pied cormorants collected at Tailem Bend, together with

numerous specimens of Paradilepis minima {Goss 1940). The latter were also

found in two little black cormorants, Phalacrecorax sulcirostris, In anotlier little

pied cormorant from Tailem Bend we found thirteen specimens of Hymenolepis

cormoranti Ortlepp 1938. Many specimens of Paradilepis scolecina (Rudolphi

1819) were obtained from one black cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo var. novae-

hollandiae).

This work was started under the direction of the late Professor T. Harvey

Johnston, with the intention of producing a joint publication, which was unfor-

tunately prevented by his death in 1951. I should like to express my gratitude for

his great help with the paper, while making it clear that the opinions expressed

are the sole responsibility of the author. Thanks are due to Messrs, G. G,, Fred

and Bryce Jaensch of Tailem Bend, and the Jate Mr. L. Ellis of Murray Bridge

for obtaining the birds from Tailem Bend for us. [ also wish to thank Miss

Goss, formerly of University of Western Anstralia, for very kindly allowing me

to re-examine her slides of Paradilepis minimu. The work was done with the

assistance of the Commonwealth Research Crant to the University of Adelaide.

Paradilepis scolecins (Rudolphi 1819)

Figs, L-9

Syn. Paradilepis duhoisi Hsiit 1935; Paradilepis brevis Burt 1940,

Dilepis minima Goss 1940 (in part).

Numerous specimens were obtained from Phalacrocorax carbo var. nota:

hollandiae shot at Tailem Bend, S.A, Those with eg¢s measure 3-5-4-5 mm.

long with a maximum breadth of 0-32-0-44 mm. and have about 80 seginents,

all broader than long.

The scolex is 0-42-0-48 mm. (average ()-47 mmm.) in diameter, The broad

muscular rostellum, 0-17-02 mm. iu maximuny diameter when everted, has 20

hooks arranged in a double crown, the two series alternating and with hooks

differing in shape and size (Tigs. 2 and 3). The anterior hooks measure 0-111-

0-114 mm,, average 0-112 mm,, in total length, the posterior 0-075-0-081 mm,

(average 0-079 mm.) m total length; all have a long dorsal and a short ventral

root, These hooks are readily lost and hence were not present in much of our

material. ‘The large rastellar sac exteads back almost to the level of the posterior

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*o6mm

Plate 1,

1, mature cestode; 2 and 3, rustellar hooks: 4, ventral view

of segments with mature testes;

Figs, 1-9.—Paradilepis scolecina.

5, transverse section of same; 6, ventral view of segments

with mature ovaries; 7, transverse section of same; 8 and 9, young forms, Figs, 2 and 3 to

same scale; Figs. 4, 5, 6 and 7; Figs. 8 and 9. om, circular muscle: es, cirrus Sac; CSp, cirrus

sac from preceding segments; m, onter ring of longitudinal muscle: ex, excretory vessel; Lm,

inner ring of longitudinal muscle; 0, ovary; rs, receptaculiun seminis: 8, shell gl

and; sy, sphincter

of vagina; t, testis; vd, vas deferens; yg, yolk gland.

margin of the suckers. The latter are bemispherical or slightly clipsoidl and

measure O-1-0-14 mm. in diameter or 0-4) 12 by 0-14-0-15 mm, The sealex

merges into a neck varying in Jength and width according to the state of vom-

traction, °

Scgmonts just bellind the neck are 0-32-0-44 mm. broad by 0-02 mm, Song,

They narrow slightly (to 0-25-0-29 im.) and gradually lengthen as they mature,

becoming 0°03 mm, long at sexual maturity, 0-04 mm. long in segments with a

developing uterus, increasing to 0-12 mm, in those with a gravid uterus. Sume

strobilae show a sudden inerease in width when, the uterus is fully developed,

Calearcous corpuscles are elliptical, The onter Jongitndinal musele ring

consists uf a few scattered fibres in the cortical yegion.. The inner ring contains

much larger fibres, The genital ducts pass outwards dorsally to both excretory

canals, .

In our specimens the testes tend to become displaced so that the organs

may overlie in such a way as to make it difficult to distinguish them in whole

mounts. ‘he cirrus sac is so large that it occupies a considerable part of the

scement at male or female maturity. The four testes develop before the ovary

and have disappeared by the time the latter is fully developed. One testis lies

porally and ventrally to the cirrus sac, the other three being on the aporal side.

When mature they measure 0:026-0-037 mm, The vas deferens is very long,

its numerous coils lying dorsally to the three aporal testes. The duct is also

thrown into loops in the inner part of the cirrus sac but seminal vesicles were

not recognizable. ‘Uhe cirrus is armed with small spines and must be rela-

tively very lang, abont 0-06-0-07 mm. when fully everted. ‘The cirrus sac say

measure 012-015 by 0-03 mm., but is somewhat smaller in gravid segments.

The geuital atrium may be decp and narrow (0:026-0-033 mm. in length).

The aulage of the female system can be recognized in segments with mature

testes, lying ventrally between the poral und aporal groups. When mature the

compact ovary measure 0-06-0-07 by 0-035-0:045 and lies ventrally below

the inner end of the cirrus sac. The small yolk gland, about 0-026 mm, in

diameter, is somewhat dorsal to the ovary. The small thin-walled receptaculum

seminis lics an the aporal side of the vitellarium. ‘The wide vagina travels

inwards just behind and parallel with the cirrus sac to enter the seminal

receptacle, Near the female pore it has well-developed imuscle fibres,

The uterus. develops ventrally and extends gradually till it oecupies most of

the segment, Egys are about 29-35) in diameter; the onchuspheres about 16-20

in diameter and their hooklets 8:3, long.

limmature forms, Several were recovered from the intestine of the same

cormorant, One (Tig. 8) had not advanced much from the cysticercoid stage

and measured 0-67 by 0:43 mm., with rostellar hooks 0-11 and 0:078 mm. ta

total length. The only one of the remainder still possessing hanks (Fig. 9) had

already beutn to form a strobila and measured 0-95 by 0-33 mm, with hooks

OT) and 0-08 mm, long. Both contained numerous calcareous corpuscles.

Since this species seems to have been confused in Australian literature with

P. minima, the systematic position of the two is discussed later.

Paradilepis miniva (Goss 1940)

Pigs. 10-16

Syn, Dilepis minima Goss 1940 (in part).

Numerous specimens of this small cestode were obtained from the stomach

and intestine of three Mierocarbo melanoleucus, syn. Phatacrocorex alert and trom

two Phulacrecorax sulcirustus, all taken at Tailem Bend.

Ege-bearing worms measure 1-5-2:3 mm, in length and 026-038 mm- in

maximum width. Youngest segments arc 0-26-0-3 mm. broad and about 0-02

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mm. long. As they mature they reach their maximum width and their length is

about 0:037 mm., but they continue to lengthen as they become gravid when

the dimensions may be 0-26-0-28 mm. in breadth and 0:15-0:17 mm. in length.

Sometimes these latter tend to separate partly from their fellows so that the

posterior part of the strobila may resemble a string of beads.

-o5mmy

-o fmm

Plate 2.

Figs, 10-16.—Paradilepis minima, 10, mature cestode; 11 and 12, rostellur hooks; 13, ventral

yiew of mature segments; 14, transverse section of same; 15 and 16, young forms. Figs. 11

and 12 to same scale; Figs. 13 and 14; Figs. 15 and 16. c, cirrus; es, cirus suc; m, outer ring

of longitudinal muscle; Im, inner ring of Jongitucinal musele; 0, ovary; rs, receptaculum seminis;

t, testis; u, uterus; v, vagina; vd, vas deferens; yg, yolk gland.

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The scolex is not well marked off from the neck region, When the rostellum

is tully cverted the seolex is 0'44-0-49 mm. long by 0:33-0-34 mm. broad, the

rostellum being 0:167-0-2 mm. long by 0-15-0-16 mm. wide. The rostellar

sac is large and extends back almost to the posterior margin of the suckers; when

the rostellum is retracted, the sac measured 0-22-0-33 mm. long by 0-15-0019

mm. bread. The well-developed musculature associated with the sac and

rostelliim closely resembles that present in P. scolecing. There is a double

erown of 28 alternating hooks, the anterior 14 being {-18-0-19 (average 0-184

tnin..) in total length, the posterior smaller hooks being {-125-0-13 mm. (average

127). These hooks seem to become dislodged readily since few wars lave

retained the full number. The suckers are 0: 11-0'155 mim. by 0-18-0-155 mia.

The musculature of the segments is arranged as in P. scolecina. The exere-

tary canals were not recognized.

The four testés develop a little before the ovary and attam thelr maxiniuin

sizo in segments containing developing ovary and yolk gland. One testis is

poral anil lies ventrally to the large cirrus sae, yne is median and dorsal to the

oyary and the other two are aporal, When mature they measure 0-044)-05

by 0-02-0-03 mm. The vas deferens is very long and thrown intu coils dursally

in the anterior region of the segment, in front of the genital glauds. On enter-

ing the cirrus sae it beeomes somewhat coiled as. anu inner vesicula seminalis.

The thin-walled sac lies in the anterior part of the segment, parallel with the

frobt lorder, and may extend to the middle of the seament, Its size is 0-11-0-13

by 0-03-0-04 min, in mature segments. The genital atrium is narrow and deep.

The circus is very long, about 0:25 mm. m length, Its proximal region bears

humerous rose-thorn spines, about 52 across the base and 5» from the base to

the Op, these spines becownng smaller and less numerous towards the free end

af the organ where only fine hairs are present. Segments containing mature

uvuries also possess degenerafing testes,

The mature ovary has two lobes connected by a relatively long isthmus.

The yolk gland and the receptaculum lie ventrally between the lobes and in the

posturiur region of the segment. The yolk gland is about 0:037-0-04 by 0-026

mun: and the receptaculum 0-03-0-04 by 0-02-0-03 mm. The latter is more

dorsally placed than the yolk gland, The vagina lies just ventral to the cirrus

sac and travels inwards from the atrium in a winding course more or less

parallel with it te reach the receptaculum, The uterus develops as a bilobed sac

whith enlarges to occupy most of the gravid segment. Eggs measure 31-35, in

Sameer; the onvhosphere 20-30, in diameter and the hooklets §-5, in total

length.

Immature forms (Figs. 15-16) were also recavered from the stomach aud

the intustine of one of the cormorants. The hooks measured 0:12-0:15 mm-

in total Jength, the suekers O-30-0-15 mrt. in diameter; and the scoley 0-31-0-34

mm, broad. Some were almost eysticercaids, while in others segmentation had

just commenced. “Vhese young forms were from 0-4-0-4 mm. in length. Since

Microcerho melanoleucus feeds on freshwater fish and yabbies (Parachaeraps

destructor), the cysticercoids of P. scolecina and P minima recorded by us prab-

ably developed in either the fish or the crustacean.

Relationship of P. sealreina and P. minima

Miss Goss very generonsly permitted us to re-exanyine some of her slices

ot Paradilepis minima. We find that two small species have been confused under

that name and that her material from Microcerbo melanoleucus contains the

same two species that we have described above. One has at least 26 hooks

measuritiy about O-17 and 0-12 mim. in total length, and cirrus with large rose-

thorn spines suggestive of P. minima; the other has about 20 hooks measuring

about 0:09 and 0-07 mm. in total Jength, aud a cirrus armed with short hair-like

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spines as In P. scolecina. In the original account of D, mininia the larger hooks

are reported as 0-11 mm. long and the smaller as 0-10. mm., but in the scvlex

figured by Miss Goss and re-examined by me, they measure about 0:1fi and

fl-1] respectively, while a figured hook is 0°12 mm.

Since most of the original account refers to the species with the larger hooks

we have taken that as representing P. minima, and to it we assign Miss Goss’

figures 23, 26-32; igure 25 might refer to either species. Though D, minima was

repoyted to possess only three testes, a fourth was detected by us adjacent te

and just in front of that figured as occurring on the aporal side uf the segment.

‘The account of the cirrus with backwardly directed spines 54 long, the two-

lobe! ovary and the position of the testes (one of which is median, unlike the

condition in P. scolecina where three are aporal and one poral, none central}

indicates P. minima. The possession of four testes in the segment and of two

rows of rostellar hooks places the two species in Paradilepis Hsii 1935. Joyeux

and Baer (1950, p. 91) regard the genus Paradilepis as comprising only six

species, which they list, together with their synonyms. They consider Para-

ilenis scolecina (Rudolphi 1819), P. duboisi Hsii 1935, and P. brevis Burt 1940

to be synonyms, and consequently we have identified our cestade as Paradilepis

scolveina- Using the key they suggest P. minime (not included in their paper)

is differentiated by its small size (strobila less than 10 mm.) from P_ macracant

Joyeux and Baer 1936, P- sironi Rausch 1949, P. kempi (Southwell 1921} and

P. delachauxi (Fuhrman 1909). P. urcews (Wedl 1855) and P. seolecina

(Rudolphi 1819) both measure Jess than 10 mm., but both have 20 hooks, while

P. minima has 28, and its hooks are larger.

Paradilepis sp.

Figs. 17-20

Two fragments af a cestode were obtained from a cormorant (Microcarbo

melanoleucus) collected from the Adelaide Botanical Gardens in 1923, The

leneth of the larger is 1 em,, and Its maximum breadth 0-2 mm,; in its most

matute segments the testes and cirrus sac are defined although still immature.

The second specimen is only just beginning to segment.

The svolex measures 0:34-0-47 mm. in diameter and 0-5 mm. in length.

ln both specimens the rostellum ts retracted; it carrics 27 hooks arranged in two

raws, the larger hooks measure 0-17S-0-18( mm. total length, and the smaller

0-124-0-188 mm, total length, Their shapes arc shown in figures 18 and 19,

OF the 27 hoaks, there are 13 large and 14 small ones; probably the complete

number is 28, he rostellar sac measures about 0-16 mm, in diameter and

0-26-0131 min. in length; it extends back behind the posterior level of the

suckers. The suckers are round (0: 167 mm. in diameter) or elliptical (0-14 x

Q-11-0-138 mm.) in shine.

There are four. occasionally five, testes situated on cither side of and

behind. the developing femule glands. Those in the ripest segments messare

0-03 mm. in diameter, but itis doubtful if they have reached their greatest size.

The cirrus sac is not yet fully differentiated; it lies across the anterior part af the

segment, reaching a little beyond the middle of the segment. In the most mature

seyinents it measures 0-1 mm. long by 0-03 mm. broad.

The female glands are indicated by an ayeregation of cells between the

testes, but Uhey are not differentiated. No excretory canals could be recognized.

This species belongs to the family Dilepididae Puhrmann 1907, because of

its four testes and double row of hooks. As there aré no gravid segments we

cannot be sure of its correct position, but record it as Peradilenis sp. Using the

key suggested by Joyeux and Baer (1950, p. 9L) it then belonys to the group

of species exceeding 10 mm. in length, but can be distinguished from them by

the number and size of its hooks,

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Plate 3,

Figs. 17-20.—Paradilepis sp. 17, scolex; 18 and 19, rostellar hooks; 20, immature segment.

Figs, 21-25.—Dilepis maxima. 21, scolex; 22, dorsal view of segment with developing uterus;

23 and 24, dorsal view of segments with branching uterus; 25, dorsal yicw of segment with

ovigerous capsules.

Fiys. 17, 23, 24 and 25 to same scale; 21 und 22 to same scale; 18 and 19 to same scale.

eS, cirrus suc; ec, egg capsules; o, ovary; ts, receptaculum. scminis; t, testis; u, uterus; vex,

yentral excretory canal; yg, yolk gland; 9, anlage of female organs.

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Dilepis maxima Goss 1940

Figs. 21-25

A specimen of Dilepis maxima Goss (1940) was recovered from a small black

and white cormorant, Microcarbo melanoleucus, collected in Adelaide, Suuth

Australia, m 1923. Its total length is uncertain (at least 5 cm.), but its maximum

breadth is 1-2 mm. The seolex has a diameter of 0:36 mm, The rostellum

cares a double crown of 26-28 hooks, the larger of which measure 0-153 mm.

total length, and the smaller 0-108.mm.: in shape they are similar to those firured

by Miss Goss (1940). The four suckers measnre 0-13 x 0-11 mm.

Tn our specimen the anterior end is contracted and there is no distinct neck

before segmentation begins. The genital ducts pass clorsally to the excretory

canals. The unilateral genital pore lies in the anterior third of the margin af the

proglottid.

The four testes measure cach (-07-0-08 mm. in diameter: twa are sityated

on the aporal side of the female glands, one in front of the other; ihe other tvo

are poral, one ta the side of the female glands, and the other hehind them.

They persist in segments with well-developed uterus. The vas deferens coils

before entering the cirrus sac, The pair of spines at the base of the cirms,

referred to by Miss Goss, could not be seen, but the cirrus itself is spiny. The

cirrus sac is Jarge, extending from the genital atrium across the anterior part

of the segment; it measures 0-30-0:37 mm. long * 0+03 imm. broad.

The mature ovary is median, and measures 0-07 mm. maximum diameter;

the vitelline gland, situated directly hehind it, measures 0-07 mm. in diameter.

The vagina opens into the deep, narrow genital artrium just ventral and posterior

to the opening of the cirrus sac; it rms parallel with the cirrus sac to the recep-

taculum seminis, which is situated dorsally in front of the ovary. At its largest,

it measures about 0-08 X 0-05 mm, The uterus develops as two lobes which

beeome branched, and finally break down into numerous egg capsules, extend-

ing laterally beyond the excretory canals, and containing cach 1-20 eggs,

Our specimen is ubviously Dilepis maxima Goss 1940, differing significantly

from the original description only in the number of hooks (tvpe specimen has

20) and in the size of the yolk gland (that of the type specimen measures 0-035

mm. in diameter). The type specimen may easily have lost several of its hooks,

so that our number may be taken as more correet, The yolk gland in our

specimen was measiired from segments with developing uterus, which may

account lor its greater size, However, if the uterus really breaks down into

ovigerous capsules, as it appears to do, this species does not belong to the genus

Dilepis, which has a sac-like or Johed uterus, but to one of the genera of the

subfamily Dipylidiinae. (The family Dilepididae: Fuhrmann 1907 is divided into

three subfamilies on the nature of the uterus; of these, the subfamily Dilepidiitrar

Fuhrman 1907 includes those genera in which the uterus is sac-like, lobed ar

ramifying, and the subfamily Dipylidiinae (Stiles 1896) those in which the uterus

breaks down into uterine capsules, (Fuhrmann 1932).) As we were not able

fo make certain that the appearance of the egg capsules is not due to a greatly

ramifying avd divided uterus, we have for the time left this species in its original

gerus,

Tlymenolepis cormoranti Ortlepp 1938

Figs 26 andl 27

Thirteen very small cestodes were obtained from a cormorant ( Microcarbo

melanoleycus) collected near Tailem Bend, South Australia, in March 1948,

Unfortunately, none of the worms are mature, so that only a limited description

of them cau be given, The specimens measure up to 13 mm. long, with a manxi-

mum width of 0-3 mm. The scalex(Fig, 26) has a maximum diameter of

(-11-0:14 mm, It has a long rostellam ending in a bulb which carries the

hooks; when fully everted the rostellumn may be 0-44 mm. long. There is a

single row of LO hooks of similar shape and size, measuring 0-022 mm. total

jJength. ‘heir shape is shown in Figure 27. The four elliptical suckers measure

0 04-0-05 % 0°055-0-065 mm. The scolex narrows slightly to the neck. In the

iinst mature segnients present, which are 0-057 mm. long, some of the organs

are foreshadowed by aggregations of vells, but nothing of their number or

arrangement can be determined.

These specimens resemble in general form, and in number and size of their

hooks, three species which have been described from cormorants elsewhere.

These are Hymenolepis cormoranti Ortlepp 1938, from Microcarbo africana

africanaides, whost: 10 looks measure 0-024-0-025 mm,; Hymenolepis childi

Burt 1940 from Phalacrocorax niger of Ceylon, whose LO hooks measure

0-021-0°022 min. and Hymenolepis gyogonka Johri 1941 from Phalacrocorax

javaiteus from Burma, whose 10 hooks measure ()-018-0-026 mm. All three

cestudes are thin and delicate, and the arrangement atid nteasurements of their

internal organs clo not differ significantly; none has such a long rostellum as our

specimens, which may be because in none it is fully extended, Their hooks

as Ryured, and those of our specimens, are ali similarly shaped. Joyeux and

Waer 1950 in a note to their paper consider that the three are synonyins, The

South Australian specimens contain no mature segments, but in view of the

close resemblance of the scolices ky those of this group. they are provisionally

ilentifiedl as H. cormoranti.

Hymenolepis phalacrocorax (Woodland 1929)

Figs 28.31

Numerous specimens of this species were found in three little pied cormo-

rants (Microcarbe melanaleucus) collected at Tailem Bend hetween 1938 ind

1843 and one from the Adelaide Botanical Gardens collected in 1923. Unfor-

tunately none has a scolex. The largest worms measure about 100 tim-., with a

maximum breadth of 1:14 mn, found in gravid scaments. ‘The unilateral

senital ores arc situated in the anterior third of the proglottid. All the segments

are Weoader than long,

Tle musevlar system is similar to that described by Woodland, the inner

cig of longitudinal muscle fibres consisting vf eight large bundles, four dorsal

and four ventral. Tmmediately external to these is the outer ring of longitudinal

jwuscle fibres, which is strongly developed. Both these rings lie within the ring

of virewlar muscJés, and are therefore medullary in position, There are the usual

{we pairs of longitudinal exeretary vessels; the veutral ones are large (external

diameter ap to 44.) and the dorsal narrower with thicker walls (external

diameter about Llu), No trausyveese excretory canals were observed. ‘The genital

ducts pass dorsally to the exeretory vessels,

There are three testes, one poral and two aporal. As the segments are very

short, they are usually transversely clongate, measuring 0:08-0-15 * O-07-0-09

mm. ‘Their position with reference to the excretory vessels appears to vary.

Usually the mature poral testis fills the dorso-ventral space behind the virres

sac, most of it lying laterally to the excretory vessels. [oth of the two aporal

testes are crossed ventrally by the oxcretory vessels, the outer of the Gyvo being

practically Jaterul to it, and the inner, practically median. All three testes lie

between the langitudinal nerve cords, In segments with mature ovaries, the testes

are completely lateral to the exerelory canals, as figured and described by Wood-

land, There is an external seminal vesicle which may become extremely large; in

segments with develuping uterus, in which it is filled with sperms, it may measure

0:09-0:11 tm. wile, and fill the central portion of the segment. It begins

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Plate 4.

Figs, 26-27,—Hymenolepis cormoranti, 26, scolex witli rostellim everted; 27, rostellar hook.

Figs. 28-31—Hymenolepis phalacrocorar. 28, dorsal view of segment with mature testes:

29, transverse section of same: 30, dorsal view of segment with mature ovury, 31, dorsal

view of segments with developing uterus. Figs. 26, 28, 29 and 30 to same scale, cm, circular

muscle; dex, dorsal excretory canal; m, outer ring of longitudinal muscle: esv, external seminal

vesicle; isv, internal seminal vesicle: lm, inner ring of longitudinal muscle: vex, ventral excretory

canal; yg, volk yland.

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abruptly beluw the cirrus sac and runs across the segment ta the aporal exere-

tory vessel, where it turns and comes back to enter-the cirrus sac 5 vas deterens-

Within the cirrus sac the vas deferens widens into an internal seminal vesicle

which ills the cirrus sac when full of sperms. The cirrus itself is short (0-03-

0-04 mm. long) and does not appear spiny, The genital atrium is shallow. The

citrus sac extends nearly up to or slightly beyond the poral excretory vessels,

It reasures 0-15-0-24 * 0-02-0-05. mm. in mature segments.

The bilobed ovary is large, measuring up to 0-20 mm. across when fully

devcloped, extending between the excretory vessels that is, filling about one-third

of the segment. Each lobe is subdivided into several srualler lobes, The

slightly lobed yolk gland (0-048-0-055 x 0-02 mm.) is situated behind the

ovary in its concavity. The receptaculum seminis is inconspicuous, appearing

usually as a dilation of the vagina in the region of the ovary and dorsal to it.

The Vagina runs obliquely from the genital atrium to the region of the ovary.

it opens into the genital atrium immediately ventral to the cirrus sac in the sare

Wansverse plane. The uterus develops as two transverse lobes on either side

of the ovary, extending well beyond the excretory canals and behind the cirrus

sac to the edges of the segment. In gravid segments the uterus appears as one

Jurge sac which fills the segment in which all the organs haye degencrated

except the cirrus sac and the large external serninal vesicle, Occasionally there

ure inarginal uterine swellings similar to those described by Woodland. ‘The

eggs measure 23-25, in diameter and the onchospheres 12-15, with small hooks

measuring about Te long.

As can be seen, the description of this species differs in certain respects frerr

that of Woodland. We were not able to observe the detail of the cirrus sac

desevibed by him, The testes of our specimens are completely lateral to the

exerutory vessels (as described by Woodland) only in segments that are past

their maturity, Baer 1933 in his description of specimens of this species also

seems not to have found the testes lateral in position in young or immature

setments, Again, the uterus of our specimens occasionally had lateral swellings,

but they are nota constant feature, as they are in Woodland’s specimens. Ilow-

ever, these differenees may in part be due to the state of contraction of the

worms, and do not scem to justify the creation of a new species, so we prefer

to record our specimens as I/ymenvlepis phulacrvcorax (Woodland 1929),

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REDISCOVERY OF CTENERYTHRAEUS BERLESE 1918 (ACARINA,

TROMBIDIIDAE), WITH REDESCRIPTION, AND ITS SYNONOMY WITH

SPATHULATHROMBIUM WOMERSLEY 1945

BY R. V. SOUTHCOTT

Summary

The examination of a small collection of mites from New Caledonia has shown a species of

Trombidiid mite answering to Erythraeus (Ctenerythraeus) trombidioides Berlese 1918 (from New

Caledonia), which was placed by its author (and subsequent writers) in the family Erythraeidae.

Although Berlese's type is at present inaccessible, the correspondence of the adult mite to Berlese's

account (allowing for some obscurities in the latter's Latin description), both in descriptive and

metric data, is. excellent, and there appears no reason to doubt the identity. The mite also

corresponds to Spathulathrombium Womersley 1945, which becomes a synonym of Crenerythraeus

Berlese 1918.

Ctenerythraeus trombidioides is redescribed from the new material, both adult and nymph. The

species comes nearest to Gtenerythraeus myloriensis (Womersley 1945) from South Australia.

Distinguishing characters between these two species are given. Apart from these two species the

genus contains C. southcotti (Worn. 1934) (the genotype of Spathulathrombium), C. queenslandiae

(Worn. 1942), C. maximus (Worn. 1945), and C. fulgidus (Worn, 1945). All except the genotype are

from the Australian mainland.

REDISCOVERY OF CTENERYTHRAEUS BERLESE 1918 (ACARUNA,

TROMBIDIDAE), WITH REDESCRIPTION. AND ITS SYNONOMY WITH

SPATHULATHROMBIUM WOMERSLEY 1945

by R. V. Sourncerr

[Read 9 August 1956]

SUMMARY

The examination of a smull collection of miles frum New. Caledonia has shawn 2 spevies

of Trombidiid mite answering ta Erythraeus (Ctenerythraens) trombidioides Berlese 1918

(fran New Caledonia), whith was placed by its author (and subseruent writers) Lu the

family Erythraeidac. Althongh Berlese’s type is at present inaccessible, the corresponilence

of the adult mite to Berlese’s account (allowing for some obscurities in the latter's Latin

description ), both in descriptive and metric data, is excellent, and there appears no reason to

doubt the identity, The mite also corresponds to Spathidathrombium Womersley 1945, which

becomes 4 synonym of Ctenerythraeus Berlese 1918,

Ctenerythracus trombidluides is redescribed from the new material, both adult and

asmipts: The species comes nearest ta Gtenerythraeus myloriensis (Womersley 1945) fram

South Austria. Distinguishing characters between these two species are given. Apart

from these two species the genus vontuins C. southeotti (Worm. 1934) (the genotyne af

fulgidus (Won, 1945). All eseept the genotype are from the Australian mainland,

INTRODUCTION

In 1918 Berlese described Erythraeus (Ctenerythraeus) trombidivides as a

new subgenus and species of Erythracid mite, of Trombidiid facies, from New

Caledonia, where it had been collected by the expedition of “Sarrasin et Roux”.

Although listed by Baker and Wharton (1952) among the Erythracidac, up to

the present no subsequent worker has made any contribution to our knowledge

of that mite.

Herfese had stated that iu Ctenerythraeus there was a comb-Jike row of

spines along the dorsal border of the palpal tiba, as in the Trombidiidae (“S'rom-

bidiorum more”). Although such a comb is a common feature in many Tron

bidiid mites (particularly among the subfamily Microtrombidiinae Thor 1985),

for an Erythracid the mite must have been very unusual indeed. In certain

genera of Erythracid mites, e.g. the European Erythraeus Latreille 1806 and

the Australian Parerythraeus Southcott 1946, there is a row of a small number

of conical spines along the inferior border of the palpal tibia (and also the

genu), but nothing similar had been observed along the dorsal border of the

palp in any known Erythraeid mite.

For some time the present writer has been attempting to clarify the systcma-

tics of the Erythraeidae, and in an attempt to clarify the status of Ctenerylhracus

he wrote to Mn L, J. Dumbleton, entomologist to the South Pacifie Commis-

ston, asking for acarinc material from New Caledonia. In the first baich of

alcohol-preserved specimens trom New Caledonia, from Mt. Mari, at 4000 ft,

there were two reddish mites of Erythracid or Trombidiid facies. These

corresponded to the genus Spathulathrombium Womersley 1945. One specimen

was an adult, the other a nymph, but clearly the two specimens were of the sarne

species. The spiky (longer) setae over the dorsum was, however, a feature

seen in certain of the Erythraeidae as well as in some of the Trombidiidae.

On comnparing these two mites with Berlese's Latin description of Ctenery-

thracus trombidioides it was found that the latter corresponded in all major

details with the adult specimen, with a goad correspondence to the metric data

supplied by Berlese. Unfortunately, it is uot possible for the writer to compare

the specimens with Berlese's type, as no facilities are available at the institution

which houses the Berlese collection in Florence.

As few modern stadenuts of the Acarina read Latin with any facility, and

as in places Berlese’s account is somewhat obscure, the following translation of

Berlese's account is offered, with explanatory comment (the writer is indebted

to Mr. |. L. Gough for aid with the eiilaten

“Subgenus Cfenerythracus Berl. n, subgen. From (ex) the genus Eruthracus,

‘The penultimate seginent of the palpi with a great comb, armed, as in the

Trombidiidac. The anterior legs with the tarsi dilated, but below rather pro-

jecting, (prominent), as cecurs in the Trombicliidae; the other tarsi clongate-

cylindrical, of the same thickness as the tibiae (metatarsi, B.Y.S.). Crista

mutopicw very short, Got produced further back than the line of the second

coxac. Type E. (C.) trombidivides Berl,

“Erythraeus UUienerythraeye trambidivides Berl. 1918 n, sp.—Cinnibar,

elongately heart-shaped, the whole trunk densely clothed with red papillae,

compressedly clavate, all of these being thickly aciculate (i.e, covered with

little needles, R.V.S.), to 50p long, between which, equally and densely scattered,

are: eylindrical setae, three or four times as long as the foregoing, ie, 150-200.

long, curved back in the shape of a baw, and finely needle-like. Crista metopiea

300, long. Eyes paired on both sides (the anterior the larger), placed a little

above (ie. before. R.V,S.) the level of the posterior area of the crista, and quite

cluse ta the erista. Palpi long and slender, the penultimate segment cylindrical,

120. long, 30. wide, pruvided with a most beautiful comb occupying the whole

ut the dorsum of the segment, nevertheless bent inwardly. The comb is com-

posed of spines, about 25 in number, decreasing in thickness in order from

the apical one, to which the palpal claw is -adpressed, and (the apical one)

scarcely fecbler (than the claw), ‘There are also un the inner side, basally, in

this segment, 10 setae, longer and thinner, arranged in a transverse series which

is close and paralle) to the posterior margin of the seyment, The most posterior

segment, that is (sive) the tentaculum (?femur, R.V.S.) is elongately almond-

shaped, very much thinned out toward the apex and produced to the line af

the base of the (?) foot (unguis) of the preceding segment; the whole provided

with evenly scattered hairs, longer, thin, The skin of the palpi and legs (pedey)

is wovided with areolae, and not with papillae, as occurs in the trunk, batt ull

scements of the levs wre provided thickly with only the cylindrical setae, similar

to those on the trunk, but smaller, and with other slender hairs of simple form,

but very short. “The anterior tarsi ure about twice as thick as the tibiae (meta-

tarsi, R,V.S,) and are nearly straight dorsally, even slightly concave, litte

heightened; ventrally strongly arched and prominent. Tarsal length 500),

width 10. ‘Tibia Cont taearaye) 500, long, 120n wie. ¢ Antimal) 2500. Longs,

1650. wie, Tey T 2200p. lon.

“Habitat in New Caledonia (‘Prony’). One example, collected by ‘Cll. Sar-

rasin vt Ruux’,”

‘The above account may be compared with the following description from

two fresh specimens from New Calelonia. considered by the present writer te

belong to the same species.

Redeseription of Ctencrythracus tromhidivides ( Berlese 1918)

Figs. 1-4

Adult (Wigs. L A-C, 2) (from ACB G08): Colaue (in aleohol) reddish.

Bory ovoid, 1965p long ta Hp of mouth cone, £2504 wide. ‘Lhe dorsum is pre-

vided with a crista which bears a single sensillary areg, at its posterior enid-

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The sensillary arca is typical of the Trombidiidae (see Fig, 2), pyriform, strongly

chitinized, with each of the two sensillary setae sct ina projecting boss. Sensil-

lary setae about 220, long, filifurm, nude. Sensillary pits 43. apart (distance

between centres), The anterior end of the crista tapers to a blunt point, ending

somewhat obscurely, but without any sign of a sensillary area. Total length

of crista 8395p. Sensillary pits (centres of) 204 ahead of posterior end of crista.

Each sensillary boss is surrounded by a lanceolate group of reticulations, the

axis of this reticular pattern lying obliquely forwards and medially.

Fig. 1.—Ctenerythraens trombidivides (Berlese, 1918), Adult. A, entire, mounted specimen,

by transmitted light, with setac omitted (ventral strictures stippled); B, inner face of viwht

palp; C, outer face of right palp. (Figs. 1 B, C to scale on right.)

Eyes two on cach side, on a distinet ocular shield. Anterior eye the larger,

circular, 60% across. Posterior eye circular, 36 across, placed rather medial to

the anterior eye.

Dorsum thickly clothed with setae of two distinct types, which are so

dense as to obscure underlying structures, e.g. the eyes and the crista, The

longer dorsal setae (macrosetae) are long, stiff, bent, needle-like or slightly

lanceolate with adpressed minute rasp-like serrations, which latter arc searcely

visible even along the edges of the setae; these setae arising from large setae

bases, and are from 77-190, long, increasing gradually in length towards the

posterior part of the dorsum. The shorter setae (microsctae) are leaf-like,

arched dorsally, and with their dorsal aspects covered with rows of strong

protections, these being ciliations in the proximal half of the seta, and becoming

hunter in the distal half, and often terminally the seta has two conical denticles;

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veotrally there is a median keel, along each side of which is a row of long,

strong-pointed ciliutions; leaf-like setae 34-42, long. The seta bases of these

smaller setae are weaker than in the long, sword-like setae, The sctation of

the bocly is so dense that it is, in the intact mounted specimen. difficult to see setae

suilable for measuring the lengths; this being more so sith the leaf-like setae

than with the sword-like macrusetau,

The ventyal surface is not available for measurement and description in the

musunted specimen; this upplies alsu to the genitalia,

The legs are for the most part clothed with setae similar ta the sword-like

setae of the trunk, but these setue puller more slender, and ou the dorsal surfaces

of the legs, more curved, In fact, on the dorsal surfaces of the legs these setac

are thivker, blimted at the lip, and nit quite sqwoth in their contour, giving the

impression of having faint adpressed serrations. ‘his appearance is alsa scen

un the ether setae. The thicker uf these selue Lave a faint suggestion of a keel,

and down each side of this keel is a series of fine-pointed viliations, Among

these setue ure sinuller, more slender, simple, aurvecl spiniterm setae, which are

present also on the other segments, particularly on the genu and metstarsus

(tibia), On the ond of each tarsus isa pit into which the tarsal claws ean be

falded back (the dorsnterminal fossa). Tarsal claws 11, IE and IV strong; on

IT weaker. Tarsus [ appears rather inflated, particularly inferiurly, and is covered

with short, tapering, ciliated setae, interspersed among which are numerous fne-

pointed, simple spiniform sctac, as well as a few longer setae, the latter spiniform

with faint adpressed rasp-like roughenings, andl about twice as long as the other

setae. ‘The sctac on tarsus Ul! are almost all ciliated, somewhat coarser than on

I, Leys robust. Tarsus 1 420. long by 175, high; tarsus IT 338. long by

104 high, tarus IT 870% long by 112 high, 1V 473. long by 125, high.

Metatersus 1360p Jong, ID 280, ITT 320n, TV 4350p.

The cheliceral fangs are typically Trombidiid. curved, convex downwards,

pointed for grasping and piercing, articulated (hinged) normally. The fan

about 56, long, with a faint row of dorsal denticles, similar to that of the nymp

(q.v—those in the adult are a little obscured in the preparution ).

The palpi are rather slender, and provided with setae as figured. The palpal

trochanter nude. Palpal femur dorsally and laterally with long, strong, blunted

sctae with adnate ciliations, to 135» long, At the distal end of the dorsum of

the palpal femur there is a long outstanding spiniform seta, 217 long (whieh

is yery faintly flented, indicating its origin as a modified normal type seta),

clearly of a tactile function, The superior edge of the palpal fermur (and genu)

tends to be rolled inwards, at least in the mounted preparation. The medial

and inferior surfaces of the palpal femur with long-pointed, lightly ciliated setac,

to 113, long, Palpal genu dorsally provided with a group of still spinifarm

setae along its more distal part, about 20 in number, to 76, long, arising along

the dursal border. Elsewhere the palpal genu is provided with pointed some-

what more flaccid ciliated setae, to 50n long. At the distal end of its corsurn,

rather laterally, ig a long outstanding tactile spinc. as in the palpal femur, 173;

long. ‘the palpal tibia is also provided proximally on its medial surface with

att irregular row of rather stiff spiniform sctac, 11 in number, roughly parullel

to the posteromedial border of the tibla; elsewhere the medial surface of the

palpal tibia is bare of sctuc, Along the dorsal border of the palpal tibia is a

peutinate raw af 27 still, blunted spines, bent Inwards (medially), and over-

lapping each other in mecial view, su much so they are dificult to count (see

Fig. 1 13). In the middle part the free edge of the spines lifts up to reveal

the bases of the spines. The terminal (most anterior) spine is the largest, and

is 50 luny; it is uleungside the palpal tibial claw, Palpal tibia with a Jarge

normal claw, The palpal tibia carries no thick external spine (a feature of some

Trombidiidae ).

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Palpal tarsus tapering, with many setac, some tapering and spiniform, some

ciliated along one side (see Fig. 1B). On the dorsal border of the palpal tarsus

is a linear group of setae, long, ciliated along one side, forming almost a pectinate

array; these are clearly tactile in function, to aid the grasping of the palpus.

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Fig. 2.—Ctenerythraeus trombidivides (Berlese, 1918). Adult, Crista and eyes, and part of

dorsum and palpi, to show setation,

Sout Hct

Description of Nymph

Fig. 3

Colour (in alcohol) reddish. Body ovoid, the mounted specimen {ACB

609) being 1175, long to the tip of the rostrum (mouth cone), and 675p wide

af its widest part. The animal presents a rather bristly appearance from the

Re)

Sev Tetarr

Fig. 3,—Ctenerythraeus trombidioides (Berlese, 1018), Nymph. Part of propo-

osoma and adjacent structures,

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profusion of the outstanding longer dorsal setae, which. however, are rather

Jess numerous than in the adult.

Crista as in the adult, with a single sensillary area, forming an expanded

posterior bulb 46% across. Centres of sensillac bases 224 apart. Setisillae fili-

form, nude, 1784 long. Anterior end of crista pointed, ending a little idis-

tinetly behind a dome-like projection (which evidently corresponds to the tectum

of ey, the Leewvenhoekiinae, but carries no setae), overhanging the chellverae

bases (see Fig, 2), ‘Total length of crista 1988p. Sensillae bases 15, in front

of posterior end of posterior sensillary area. The reticular patterning around the

sensillae bases, which is so prominent a feature in the adult, is only very’ slight

in the nytnph.

Eyes as in the adult, 2 + 2, each lateral pair on a distinct obliquely placed

venlar shield, sessile. Anterior eye 21 across, posterior l4y across.

Dorsum of body thickly clothed with two types of setae, us in the adull,

but with the setae less chitinized, and somewhat sparser, Longer setae 53-146,

long; the shorter leaf-like setae 30-89. Jong, pretty uniform, with blunt points

over their distal half, ciliated in the proximal halt and along the lateral eves,

the seta somewhat flattened, though with a curved dorsum. Both types of seta

arise trom large scta bases, as in the adult.

The ventral surface of the body is provided similarly with twa types of

setae. the one spiniform-liceolate and the other shorter and leat-like, as in the

dursum, but in each case the setae are rather weaker. Genital aperture 91,

long, with the usual two pairs of nymphal genital suckers.

Legs similar to the adult, but a little more slender, [ 1020: long, IT 760,,

TIT 8054, FV 1095p (all lengths including coxae but exclusive of taysal claws),

The setation of the legs is similar to that of the adult, there being bristle-like or

lightly ciliated! setae. the latter pointed or blunted. No leaf-like setae on the

legs. Claws on legs as in the adult, Tarsus T rather swollen inferiorly, 230

long by 944 high. Other tarsi cylindrical, If 189, lous by 464 high, WH

197~ x 45p, TV 237, * d3n, Metatarsus (tibia) T 151 long, TY 115; ET 135p,

1V 2085p.

Cheliceral fangs norma! for the Trombidiidaé, and are similar tu those of the

adult, The movable chela (fang) 45, long, with a dorsal row of 10 aninute

denticles, increasing in size posteriorly, the auterior very small, the posterior

pointing back in saw-teeth,

Palpi as figured, similar to the adult, but Jess heavily. chitinized (see Pig. 3).

The setation of the palp is similar to the adult, but the setae tend to be more

peinterl (sce Fig. 3). Palpal tibia carries 13 stout spines along its dorsomedial

border; the anterior spines almost straight: the spines are directed anterio-

medially, aad are almost parallel, except that the more posterior spines tend to

be a little retroflexed and spreading. Tlie dorsal edge of the palpal tibia is rolled

over to carry these spines. The anteriormost spine the stoutest, 26u long, and

is alongsitle the tibial claw (Pig. 8 shows the comb more clearly than does

Fiy. 1B for the adult), Palpal tibial claw stont, 38, long.

Palpal tarsus as figured (Fig, 3), slender with numerous setae, ciliated

generally ur unilaterally; one solenoidal (striate) seta present, arising about

halfway along the tarsus as firnred; terminally the tarsus has a group of curved

spiniform setae, the terminal the longest, and 66. long, iw

Locality, The two specimens examined are: adult (ACB 608) and nymph

(ACB 609), fram Mt, Mori, New Caledonia, at 4000 feet, among leaf mould,

March 1955, collected by 1. J, Dumbleton; in authors collection.

The Systematic Position of Ctenerythraeus

As inilleated above, a comparison of tie two fresh specimens reccived from

Mr. Dumbleton reveals no significant point of difference fram Berlese’s aceaunt,

lal

Apart from some of the minor description of the palpt, where Berlese’s account

is obscure (commerited on above) the correspondence is obviously good. The

writer therefore secs no reason to doubt that Ctenerythraens Berlese 1915 is

the same as Spathulathrombium Womersley 1945. Womersley’s (1945) defini-

tion of Spathulathrombium reads as follows:

“As in Echinothrombium® with the larger dorsal setae long and spine-like,

bnt the smaller setae spathulate with ciliations or setules. The posterior arm

of the crista very evanescent, almost invisible, so that the sensillary area appears

to be posterior, Jn all known species the palpal tibia without any external

spine, distal portion of tibia slender, almost twice as long as basal part.

“Genotype M, (icrotrombidium) southeoiti Worn. 1934",

The specimens described in the present paper answer to Womersley’s defini-

lion of Spathulathrombium.

Apart from the genotype (C. trombidioides (Berl. 1918) ) the genus Clenery-

thracus nuw contains C. sonthcolti (Wom, 1934) (the genotype of Spathula-

thrombium Wom. 1945), C. maximus (Wom. 1945), C. queenslundiae (Wom,

1942), C. fulgidus (Wom, 1945), and C. myloriensis (Wom. 1945), All these

species of Womersley are Australian, C. southeotti was captured by the writer

near Karkar, National Park, Belair, South Australia, Ist Febroury 1984 (and

not as shown by Womersley (1934) (1945)), Jn 1945 Womersley described “5,

gueenslandiae n. sp.” trom Gympie, Queensland, April 27th 1940, collected by

D. J. W. Smith, overlooking the fact that he had described this species as

Echinothrombium queenslandiae in 1942. C. fulgidus (Wom. 1945) came from

myloriensis (Wom, 1945) from Mylor, South Australia, 14th September 1935 (coll,

H, Womerslvy), Of these species C, trombidioides (Berl, 1918) comes nearest to

C! nuyloriensis. The differences between the adults of these two species can be

seen from the tabular data below.

Macro- Micro- {Meta

Trody setac sclae Tarsus iarsus Sensillae

length length | 1 | bases

CG. mytocionsis (Wom. | L, 2-53mm | tr 120, Sigs | L 2B5p 185 By

1945) (after Wornerss | W t- 35mm W 93u

Jey 145)

C. trombidioides (Berl, | JT. 197mm} 77+190p 1-92, | Le 120p 35Bp 43u

1918) (ACB 6038) ~W 1- 2mm W I75p !

C. lrombidioides {Berk | 1, 2-Bmm | 150-200. wade | T. 5002 HOO.

1918),. type spectmen | Wo UG5im W ye

(aller Berlese 1418) } |

As cat be seen from the foregoing table, the casiest character by which the

two species may be scparated is on the length of the macrosetae: in C,

hidioides they are longer, to 200),

* The penis Echinethrombinm Womersley L937 (with type Ottonia spinosa Conestrini

L885 from Europe (not 1877, as Womerslcy stated in 1937 and 1945)) is the udult of the

enus Elimileria Oudemans 1911, the latter yenus therclore haying priority, This opinion

By the writer is based on his rearing on a number of oecasions of the larva of the Austrotian

species Microtrombidium willungae Hirst 1951 = Echinothrombinm iwillungue (Womersley

1945) (adult fonns) = Ettmilleria cf, obscura Womersley 1936 (larval). This species should

therefore he renamed Emiilleria willungue (Hirst 1931). These experiments will he de-

sevihed in a later paper.

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A NEW FRANKENIA FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BY R. MELVILLE

Summary

A NEW FRANKENIA FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA

by KR. Menviine®

[Mead 9 August 1956]

Among a small collection of 'vankenias received in 1953 from Mr, E. H,

Ising, two plants were found that represented an undescribed species. These

came from Evelyn Downs, about 90 miles south-west of Oodnadatta, South

Australia. As the original specitnens were somewhat fragmentary, a request

for further material was made, and it is a pleasure to acknowledge the ready

co-operation of Mr. Ising in obtaining the fine suite of specimens from the same

area on which the accompanying description is based.

Frankenia plicata Melville, sp, noy,; . densue Summerhayes affinis sed [oliis

anvustioribus, glabris, marginibus contingentibus revolutis, calycibus eleganter

plicatis et seminibus glabris differt.

Caules erecti vel prostrati, multiramosi, ad 25 em. longi, internodiis 0-5-

3-7-6 min. longis, pilis brevibus erectis dense induti. Folia Jinearia obtusa vel

subacuta, 1-5-4-0-6-0 mm. longa, supra glandulipunctata, glabra vel interdum

hispidulu, tmarginibus contingentibus revolutis; petiolus 0:6-1:5 mm. longus.

Flares solitarii, bracteolis foliis similibus. Calyx oblanceolatus vel fusiformis,

5°57 -0-8'0 oan. longus, 5-plicatus, liris applanatis glabris et sulcis pubescen-

tibus; Iobi acuti, marginibus scariosis breviter ciliatis, apicibus solidis, Pctala 5,

pallidy varnea vel fere alba, 7-9-11 mm. longa, cuneata, apicibus sinuato-centuatis;

unguis squama anguste clliptica acuta instructus. Stamina 6, 3 cxteriora fila-

mentis applanatis linearibus circa 6 mm. longis, 8 interiora flamentis lineari-

laucenlatis plicatis cirea 7:5 mm. longis. Ovarium 2-0-2:5 mm. longum, tri-

inerum; stylus circa 8 mm. longus, camis stigmatiferis 3, circa 1 mun. lonyis;

stigmata subeapitata vel clavata; ovula 3-4 rare-6, funiculis superne refractis,

basi ad valvyas * adnutis. Capsula 3-3-4-0 mm. longa; semina 1-4, circa 1:7

mm. longa (imbibita), glabra, ellipsoidea, leviter applanata.

South Australia: Evelyn Downs, 90) ml. $.W. of Oodnadatta, I. H. Ising no,

5610, 23,9.1953, Holotype in Herh. Kew. ‘The following numbers are from the

same collector and locality; E.41, Oct, 1950; 3582, 10.10.1952; 3601, 3602, 3603,

3605, 3611, 8612, 12.9.1953; 3604, 3606, 3609, 22.9.1953; 3607, 8608, 21.10.1953;

8768, 23.10.1954; 3768, 25.10.1955.

Stems to 25 em. long erect or prostrated, densely branched, densely short

pubescent with straight hiits, iuternodes 0°5-3-0-7-0 mm, Jong. Leaves linear

obtuse ta subacute, 1-5-4-0-6:0 mm. long, grey green glabrous aud yland dotted

above or sumetimes lispidulous, tighlly eurolled and hiding the midrib below,

etiolate, hasal sheath ciliate. I"lowers solitary near the tips of the branches,

bractenles like the leaves, Calyx oblinvevlute, to fusiform, 5+5-7-8 mm. long,

plicate into 5 glabrous + flat-topped ridges with sides of the grooves puberulent,

lobes acute with a scurivus short cillate snargin aud solid tip, Petals 5, 7-9-11

mit, long pale pink to nearly white, cuncate with a sinnate-dentate apex and

the claw with a narrow elliptic acute scale ubout half as long as the petals.

Stamens 6, 3 outer with linear flattened filaments abont f mm. long, 3 inner

with lincar lanceolate, fattened plicute laments ubsut TY mm, long, anthers

red, Ovary about 2-0-2-5 mm. long, trimcrous, style about 8 mm. Jong with

3 stigmatic arms about 1 mm. long, stigmas sub-capitate to clavate, ovules 3-4

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or rarely up to 6 pendulous on long funicles, parietal from shortly above the

base. Capsule 3-5-4-0 mm. long, seeds usually 1-4, about 1-7 mm. long

(imbibed), smooth, ellipsoid, slightly flattened with an obscure rounded ridge

along one margin (raphe) ending in a small rounded protuberance at the

micropylar end. ,

The plants are usually erect but are sometimes laid prostrate by the rush

of water and soil in the small hillside channels in which they grow. They are

restricted to such situations that take the first run-off ofter rains.

2mm.

& SF 7 rs} IR

Fig. 1.—Frankenia plicata Melville. 1, entire flower; 2, tip of calyx lobe; 3, petal;

4, pair of stamens, outer the shorter; 5, ovary; 6, ovary dissected, one ovule re-

moved; 7, seed, two views; 8, group of leaves. 1, 3-5, 8, scale A; 2, 6-7, scale B.

All from the holotype.

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THE GENUS ACOMATACARUS (ACARINA : TROMBICULIDAE)

I. DESCRIPTION OF THREE NEW SPECIES FROM TRINITY BAY,

NORTH QUEENSLAND

BY R. V. SOUTHCOTT

Summary

Three new species of the genus Acomatacarus Ewing 1942 are described from the Trinity Bay area

of north Queensland -A. cooki n. sp., A. mathewi n. sp., and A. langani n. sp. These are compared

with the previously known Australian species.

Some comment is made on tracheation within the genus. In A. cookin. sp. and A. langani n. sp. the

tracheal system does not differ from certain previously described species. In A. mathewi n. sp. there

is a more defined supracoxal loop above coxa I, and also there appears to be a collection of tracheae

in the posterior gnathosomal region, in the midline.

THE GENUS ACOMATACARUS (ACARINA ; TROMBICULIDAE)

1. DESCRIPTION OF THREE NEW SPECIES FROM TRINITY BAY,

NORTH QUEENSLAND

by R. V. Sourncorr

[Read 13 September 1956]

SUMMARY .

Three new species of the Bonus Acomatacarus Ewing 1942 are described from the Trinity

Bay area of north Queensland — A, cooki n. sp. A, mathew n. sp. and A. langani n. sp.

These are compured with the previously known Austrian species,

Some comment is made on tracheation within the genus. In A. cooki n. sp. and A.

langani n. sp. the tracheal system does not differ from certain previously deseribed spccics.

In A. mathewi n. sp. there is a more defined supracosal loop above coxa I, and also there

appvars tu be a collection of tracheae in the posterior enathosomal region, in the midline,

INTRODUCTION

In a study of the Trombiculid and other mite fauna collected by the writer

in the vicinity of a scrub typhus focus at Dead Man’s Gully, Trinity Bay, north

Queensland, in 1943 and 1944 (see Southcott, 1947), a small number of mites

of the genus Acomatacarus Ewing 1942 (Trombiculidae) was found, These

have been found to belong to three species, described as new in the present

paper, and named A. cooki n. sp., A. mathewi n,-sp,, and A, langani un. sp., after

three students of the epidemiology of scrub typhus in north Queensland.

At the preserit time there is no evidence that this genus of Trombiculid mites

is of any significance in the epidemiology of the typhus diseases in Australia.

The only reference known to the writer suggesting a connexion between Acoma-

tacarus and a Rickettsial infection is a report by Chumakov (1955) that Coxiella

(Rickettsia) burneti (the causative agent of Q fever) has been isolated in central

Asia from “mites of the genera Leeuwenhockia and Dermaniyssus”. That article

has been seen by the present writer only in abstract form. Presumably by the

term “Leeuwenhoekia” the morc restricted sense of the genus Acomatacarus

Ewing 1942 is intended, gs at the present time Leeuwenhoekia Oudemans 1910

has been restricted by most workers to the genotype, L. verduni (Oudemans

1910) from Brazil, and the genus Acomatacorus covers species ranging from

North Amcrica, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia (Wharton and Fuller, 1952),

Descruwtion or Taree New Specres

(i) Acomatacarus cooki n. sp.

Figs. 1, 2

Description of Larva (fram Type specimen ACB 199A): Colour not re-

corded, Length of idiosoma (moderately engorged specimen) 645y, width 470.

(animal 730, long to tip of mouthparts, the chelae). The shape of the mioder-

ately engorged Type specimen is typical of the larval Trombiculidae in a mod-

erate state of engorgement, a constricted ovoid.

Dorsal scutum moderately broad. AM setae slightly tapering, 45, long,

with harhed ciliations, and with bases 13u apart (AMB). AL setae similar to

AM, 53, long; PL setae similar, 72 long. Sensillae (from ACB 199B, paratype;

missing in Type specimen) moderately ciliated, there being 10-12 ciliations, in

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the distal half of the seta, seta 53. long. The standard data for the Type and

paratype specimen as follow:

La AL | PL | AMB | Sens. | PW/SD

sa | ASB | PSB | so| AP

61 | 26 145/55} 72] 13 | — | 2-44

—| 28

| AW| PW

ACB 199B Para-

ACB 199A Type | 78 | 89 | o7| 36 | 25

type 70 —

87 | 29 | 34 45 | 55 | 72 il 53 —

Dorsal abdominal setae similar to the PL scutal setae, 41-49, long, arranged

approximately 2 9 6 7 10 10 8 4 8, total 59,

SovthcalT

Fig. 1.—Acomatacarus cooki n. sp., larva, A, dorsal view, partially engorged; B, dorsal

scutum. (From the Type specimen, except the sensiflac. )

Eyes 2+ 2, well clear of the dorsal scutum. Anterior eye 20 across, pos-

terior 14, across.

Ventral surface: a pair of tapering pointed strongly ciliated setae between

coxae IIT, 36 long. Behind coxae III are numerous tapering pointed strongly

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ciliated setae, arranged as figured; the anterior short, 27-31. long, the posterior

longer, to 464 long.

Tracheal system as figured.

The legs are all G-segmented. Leg I 440p long, IL 870g, IIT 450, (all

lengths inclusive of coxae and claws), Chactotaxy of legs as figured. Coxa I

with 2 setae, tapering, pvinted, strongly ciliated, situated as figured, the lateral

j SouTHCOrT

h 7”

Fig. 2.-Acomatacerus cooki n. sp., larva. Ventral view, partially engorgeil, showmg external

morphology, and the tracheal system. Posteriorly the part of the trachea nearer the dorsum

is shown in stipple. (from the Type specimen. )

seta 55, long, the medial seta 55. long. Coxa IL with a similar seta 61p; IIT

seta similar 55p. Each trochanter with one seta. Tarsus I 110, long (to origin

of claws) by 34p high; metatarsus I 68x long. Tarsus ITT with 1 (?2) whip-

like setae; mctatarsus IIL with 2 whip-like sctac. Claws and empodium of the

tarsi typical, falciform, slender, ciliated.

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Capitulim as figured, Chelicerae normal, with 4 ventral bent-over den-

ticles (retention denticles), and dorsully with about 5 saw teeth, the first 3 of

these minute, increasing in size posteriorad. Cheliceral fang 42. long. Galeal

seta 34, long, nearly nude, with only a few small ciliations. Palpal setal formula

{ Audy’s notation) 6, B, B N(b) N(b). Dorsal palpal tibial seta strong, curved,

strongly ciliated, 25, long. Palpal tibial claw with two weaker dorsal accessory

prongs; main prong 27). Jong.

Locality: Two specimens, type specimen ACB 199A and paratype speci-

men ACB 199B, parasitic in the ear of a domestic cat, in the “posterior pinna

pocket” placed at the rear of the edge of the pinna, the animal being a pet in a

military camp near Palm Beach, Trinity Bay, north Queensland (map reference

612878 (Cairns 1: 63,360)), 20th December, 1948, along with a small Ixodid

tick ACC 159 (unidentified), Specimens collected by the writer; in writer's

collection.

The locality concerned was a camp-site about a mile north of the scrub

typhus focus at map reference 614863 (Cairns 1: 63,360); that camp-site was,

in the writer's experience, free of the disease,

Biology of the Mite: An attempt was made by the writer to rear these two

tnites to the nymphal stage, using the technique recorded by the writer (1946)

tor the Erythracid mites, but with the atmosphere rather damper. The attempt

failed, as the technique required had not been mastered. Since then the writer

has reared larvae of another species of Acomatacurus—A. adelaideac (Wom,

1944)—to nymphs, using a customary wet tube and paper rearing technique

{these experiments will be describe elsewhere), Quite wet conditions are

nucussary for success,

Comment on Trachealion; The system of tracheation shown for this species

is very similar tu that recorded by Brennan (1949) for A. arizonénsis Ewing

1942 from North America; see the comment under the suceceding species.

Systematic Position; This species comes nearest to A. longines Wom. 1945

from New Guinea, but has significantly smaller SD, A-P and AL, by which it

may be separated if Womersley's (1945) key is used, Both A. cookin, sp. and

A. longipes have two whip-like setae on metatarsus IIL.

Nomenclature; This species is named in honour of Dr, C. E. Cook. whose

epidemiological researches were responsible fur defining the focus of scrub

typhus at Dead Man's Gully, Trinity Bay.

(ii) Acomatacarus mathewi n. sp.

Figs. 3, 4.

Description of Larva (trom type specimen ACB 607): Cotour red. Length

of idiosoma (unengorged) 190. (the animal is 270. long from tip of chelse ta

posterior pole of body), width 175. Blsipe roughly globular.

Dorsal seutum of the typical shape for the genus, AM setse tapering, ciliated

(barbed), 29, long, with bases 9x apart (=AMB); PL setae similar. with ad-

pressed. ciliations, 84, long; Al. setae similar but more prominently ciliated, 30a

long, Scnsillae delicately ciliated distally, with about 9 ciliatians, and about

694 long, The standard data of the specimens available are:

Nurober ; AW! PW

Sens, | PW SD

| |

sn | ASB | PsB ‘so AP ) AM AL| PL) AMR

ACB 607 Type | 62|.83|26{ 32 | 91 | 5s} ge | 2/30] aal 9 | 9 | 1956

ACE 199.4 Para-

type so} 72) 2%} vy | 23 |sa) 25 | 29/26/92] 6 | 62 | Las

ACB 169%) Para- ' |

tyne 63 (73) 24] 28 | 49 33 26 | 26] 26 | | a] — | 4-33

“LZ

200

20,

SOUTHCOTT

)

d “Ke”

ese connecting at the points marke

(From the Type specimen,

Dorsal view, unengorged. The

larva.

to those nearer the venter, shown in Fig. 4, q.v.

acheae nearer the dorsum are shown;

‘a

Fig. 3.—Acumatacarus mathewi n, sp

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Dorsal abdominal setae lanceolate with adpressed ciliations, 29-32 long,

numbering 58 in all, arranged somewhat irregularly in rows of up to 10.

Eyes 3+32, as figured; the anterior eye the larger, 194 across, posterior

eye 15u across.

Ventral Surface: A pair of tapering, pointed, ciliated setae between coxae

iL, S1p Jong; behind coxue IT are rows of similar setae, these becoming stronger

posteriorad, 24-30 loug, and about 4) in all.

Tracheal system as figured. This will be commented on further below,

The legs are all 6-segmented; I 350, long, 11 340,, HT 385. (all lengths

including coxae and claws). Chaetotaxy of legs as figured. Coxa ! with 2 setae,

tupering, pointed, strongly ciliated, lateral 42, long, medial 40. long. Coxa II

with a similar seta, 37, Jong. coxa LIL seta similar, 38n long. Each trochanter

with a single scta, arising unteroventrally. Tarsus [ 96, long (to origin of

elaws) by 26, high; metatarsus 1 Gly long. On tarsus HI is one long whip-like

seta, with a single ciliation as figured; no such seta on metatarsus IIT, only the

normal spinitorm seta being present. Claws of tarsi falcifurm, ciliated along

their sides, empodium thinner, also lightly cilialed alung its sides.

Capitulum as fyured, Chelicerae normal, each blade with 5 matillate

recurved retention teeth on the inner (ventral) side, bent over dorsomedially;

on the enter (dorsal) side of the blade are 3 hinoked saw-teeth, decreasing in

size anteriovrad. Cheliceral blade about 44u long. Galeal seta pointed, with

adpressed ciliations along the outer side, 26. long, Palpal setal tarmula Bi 1s),

B(b), B b b(?N). Dorsal palpal tibial seta rather slender, tapering, lightly

ciligted, pointed, 22 long. Palpal tibial claw typical of genus, with fwo ders]

wevessory teeth,

Localities: Type specimen ACB G07 collected free at Dead Man's Gully,

Trinity Bay, worth Queensland, 2nd January, 1944, at map reference 614863

( Cairns 1: 63,360) (the site of the scrub typhus focus indicted by C, E, Couk)-

Paratypes ACB 189 A and B, collected at Trinity Bay, map reference (same

map) 6485, a military camp-site free of the disease, 29th November, 1948,

parasitic in the left external auditery meatus of a small skink, Lygosoma

(Sphaenomorphus) spaldingi (Number #35, R.V.S. = South Australian Museum

Australian Museum). Speeimens collected by writer; in writer's collection,

Comment on Trachcation: As the figures indicate, there appear to be some

ditterences in the tracheal system of this species fram ec. g. A. cooki, In A.

muathewi there is a loop of trachea oyerlying coxa J; this appears to be more

defined in position than has hitherto been described incall, or nearly all, species

of this genus, Thus nothing comparable is described or figured by André (1943

a, b) for A. puradoxus (Europe), or by Brennan (1949) for A, arizonensis

North America). Hoffmann (1948) figured a highly convoluted trachea for

Mexican A. chiapunensis, and also (1951) for another Mexicun species, A.

bakéri, In both of these Mexican species there is some tendency for a loop to

form in the trachea above cuxa I, but in neither case js it placed as far laterally

as in A. mathew.

In A, muthewi there also appears a collection of tracheae—a “ynathosomal

nexus’—in the region below the AM scutal setac, ic. above the posterior part

uf the grathosoma (see figure), but owing Lo difficulty in resolution this is hard

to define clearly,

Systematic Position: This species. like the preceding, comes nearest ta A.

longipes in Womersley’s (ists) ke. From the latter, however, A, mathewt

differs in having a sigoificantly smaller AW, PW, SD, AL and PL. In fact, the

PL, in A. mathewi are only half the length of those in A, fongipes, Also, in A,

Yi the metatarsus (tibia) IL lacks whip-like setae; in A. longipes there are

two such,

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Fig. 4.—Acomatacarus muthewt n. sp., larva. Ventral. view, unengorged. The

tracheaeé nearer the venter are shawn connecting al the points marked “X” to those

more dorsal shown in Fig. 5, qg.v. (From the Type specimen.)

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Nomenclature: This species is named after H. Y, Mathew, a previons student

of the epidemiology of scrub typhus in this area.

(iii) Acomatacarus Iangani n, sp.

Fig. 5

Description of Larva (from type specimen ACK 197 AG, somewhat damaged,

but quite a distinct species). Colour not recorded. Length of idiasoma ( parti-

ally engorged) approximately 400p, width approximately S0Op.

The dorsal scutum small, with shape and structure as figured, AM scutal

setae slightly tapering, blunted at tip, fnely ciliated; AL and AM setae similar,

ania as figured, typical, with about 10 ciliations. The standard data as

follow:

AW |Pw]sB]| ASB | PsB |spD| A-P | ana AL m| AMB | Sens. | Piv/ST

27 18 | 45 26 17 nollie 7 50 Tedd

Dorsal abdominal setae tapering, blunted, ciliated, to 22» long, the ciliations

slight, bractate, pointed, a little outstanding; complete arrangement and total

munber of setae not available, but the setae are not unduly numerous, and

are arranged in rows of mostly about 8-10.

Eyes 2 4-2; anterior 9 across, posterior §-5). across, The eyes im the speci-

men are well clear of the shield (464 away, indicative of moderate engarge-

ment).

Ventral surface as fiyured. Setae between coxae HL tapering, pointed,

ciliated, 24, long. Arez hehind coxue IIT not available for description.

Tracheal system as figured; this appears comparable to that of e.g, A, eooki

and A. arizonensis.

Legs all 6-segmented, Leg I 2504 long, TT 220u, MII 250, (all lengths in-

cluding coxae and claws). Chactotaxy of legs as feured, Coxa I with 2 setae,

tapering, pointed, ciliated, lateral 30» long, medial 294 long. Seta on coxa IT

similar, 224 long; on UL similar, 252 long. Each trochanter with one seta,

Tarsus I 67» long (to origin of claws) by 18, hiel. Metatarsus I 35, long.

Tarsus IIL with one whip-like seta; nonc on metatarsus III, Claws and empo-

dium of tarsi normal,

Capitulum as figured. The cheliceral fang carries only a single ventro-

external tooth, a little away from the edge (retention denticle), as figured.

Dorsal edge of fang with the usual row of saw-teeth, increasing in size poste-

ri¢rad, 6 in all. Galeal seta lightly ciliated, 15, long. Palpal setal formula B, B,

bb. Dorsal palpal tibial seta modcrately slender, curved, ciliated, 13, long.

Palpal tibial claw typical, with two dorsal accessory teeth,

Locality: Palm Beach, Trinity Bay, north Queensland, 18th December,

1943, parasitic in the external auditory meatus of a small skink, Lygosoma (Leio-

lopisma) bicarinata Macl. (No. R 67, R.V.S.= South Australian Museum Number

R 2980 (donated) (identiied by F, J, Mitchell, South Australian Muscum) ),

along with scveral specimens of Trombicula (Eutrombiculn) tavelli Wom. 1952

(ACB 197 A 1-5, B 1, 2) and a single female Mesostigmatid mite, Haemolaelaps

megaventralis (Strandtmann 1947) (number ACC 160); the lizard also para-

sitized by 2 axillary T. (B.) tovelli (ACB 197 C, D). Specimens collected by

the writer, in writer's collection.

Systematic Position: This species fits into caption (3) of Womersley’s (1945)

key, which includes A. adelaideae (Wom, 1944), A. longipes Wom. 1945, A.

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australiensis (Hirst 1925), A. nova-guinea (Wom. 1944), and A. barrinensis

Wom. 1945, but differs from these species, as well as from A. cooki nu. sp. and

A. mathewi n. sp. in the much smaller scutal dimensions. The presence of a

single ventral denticle on the cheliceral fang of A. langani n. sp, is also possibly

significant, and this character might repay further study from a systematic

viewpoint; usually there appear iN about 5 denticles in this situation, where

this has been studied.

Nomenclature: Vhis species is named after A. M. Langan, who studied the

epidemiology of scrub typhus in this area, in company with R. Y. Mathew.

Fiy. 5.—Acomatacurus langani no. sp. larva. A, veitral aspect, anteriorly, partially engorged,

without chelicerae, and showing dorsal aspect of palp on left: B, dorsal soutum; C, right

vhelicera, detached, lateral aspect; D, dorsal abdominal seta; EB, kG, dorsal aspects of right

legs I, I] and UT respectively; (All figures to scale shown; from the Type specimen. )

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THE GENUS NEOTROMBIDIUM (ACARINA : LEEUWENHOEKIIDAE)

II. FURTHER NOTES ON SYSTEMATICS, WITH A DESCRIPTION OF A

NEW SPECIES FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND

BY R. V. SOUTHCOTT

Summary

The systematics of the genus Neotrombidium Leonardi 1901 are reviewed critically.

The larval genera Monunguis Wharton 1938 and Cockingsia Womersley 1954 are synonyms.

A new species of the genus-N. tridentifer n. sp.-is described from north Queensland.

This is compared with the other species of the genus. Reference is made to the presence of

N. barringunense Hirst 1928y the other Australian species, in north Queensland.

The biology of the larvae is referred to briefly; generally it appears that these are ectoparasites on

Coleoptera.

THE GENUS NEOTROMBIDIUM (ACARINA: LEEUWENHOEKUDAE}

Il. FURTHER NOTES ON SYSTEMATICS, WITH A DESCRIPTION OF

A NEW SPECIES FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND

by R. V, Sourucorr

[Read 13 Septemher 1956]

SUMMARY

The systematics of the genus Neofrombidium Leonardi 1901 are reviewed critically.

The larval genera Monunguty Wharton 1938 and Cockingsia Womersluy 1954 ure synonyms.

A new species of the genus -N, tridentifer n, sp. -ip described from north Queensland.

This is compared with the other species of the genus. Reference is mude to the presence of

N, barringunense Hirst 1928, the other Australian species, in north Queensland,

The biology of the laryae is referred to bricfly; generally it appears that these are ecto-

parasites on Coleoptera.

INTRODUCTION

In the first paper of this series the writer (1954) described the larva of

Neotrombidium. barringunense Hirst 1928, obtained from eggs laid by adults in

eaptivity. This correlation enabled the larval genus Monunguis Wharton 1935

to be synonymised with the adult Neotromhidium Leonardi 1901. Since then a

further species of the genus has been reared in North America—N. tricuspidum

Borland 1956—by Borland (1956), confirming the correlation of these two

genera,

In a study of the acarine fauna collected by the writer in 1943 and 1944 in

the vicinity of a focus of scrub typhus at Dead Man's Gully, Trinity Bay, north

Queensland (sec Southeott 1947), a few specimens of the postlarval stages of

the genus Neolrombidium were found. Some of them belonged to N. barrin-

guneénse, and were referred ‘to earlier by the writer (1954, loc. cif.), There were

also, either on their own in the field, or in company with the preceding, a few

specimens of an undescribed species. of Neotrombidium. This, the second Aus-

tralian species to be described, dilfers from all other known species in the

structure of the dorsal setae. It is: described below as N. tridentifer n. sp.

The opportunity will also be taken here of reviewing critically the knowledge

of the systematics of the genus.

The Systematic Position of Neotrombidium

Womersley (1945, 1954) removed Neatrombidium from the subfamily

Microtrembidiinue Thor 1935 to his family Leeuwenhoekiidae. Llowever, the

systematic position of the genus is by no means generally agreed upon. Thus

Borland (1956, loc. cit.), in the most recent article on the genus, stated, “There

appears to be ample argument for plucing Neotrombidiwin in any one of three

families. Wornersley (1954) placed the genus in the family Leenwenhockiidae

(Trombieulidac; Leeuwenhoekiinae of authors). Wharton (1947) |1947b—

R.V.S.] retained the genus m Trombidiidae but noted some affinitics with Trom-

biculidae. Neotrombidium was placed in Trombidiidae by Baker andi’ Whartan

1952), but in the key given by these authors it will fall into Trombiculidae on

e character of the paired tectal setae.” He continued by saying that he pre-

ferred to “leave the genus unassigned until the taxonomy of related genera he-

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canis better known, and until family levels are drawn along more definite

ines”,

Womersley (1945) had founded the family Leeuwenhockiidae with the

following comment; “In 1944... . , the present writer erected the subfamil

Leeuwenhoekiinae for the Jarval genus Leettwenhoekie Ouds. 1911, on the

discovery of a true stigmal opening situated on each side between coxac | and

the gnathosoma, from which tracheal tubes ramify® through the body. In this

feature the species of Leewwenhockia s. |, differ ‘from the other genera of the

Trombiculidae”,

Audré (19482, b) had independently and earlier described the stigmal

openings and tracheac in a species deseribed from Enrope as Leeuwenhoekia

parallon André 1943. These reports, however, were not ayailable to Womersley

at the time.

Wharton (19472) erected the subfamily Apoloniinae for the genera Apolonia

Totres and Braga 1938 and Womersia Whurtun 1947. Although Wharton re-

corded the presence of stigmata and trachese in the Apoloniinae, he vonsidered

that within the Trombiculidae the log segmentation was of greater significance

troin a systematic point of view, and preferred to use the presence or absence

of stigmata and tracheae as a lesser character. Thus in his key to the sub-

families he stated that in the Leeuwenhockiinae the leg segmentation formula

of the larva is 6, 6, 6 (ie. that legs 1, UI and ILI have 6, 6, 6 segments respeu-

tively}. In the Apoloniinae, as in the Trombiculinae, the leg segmentation

formula is 7, 7, 7. By Wharton's key (1947a; largely repeated in Wharton and

Fuller 1952. page 41) the larval Neotrombidium, with its seemientation formula

of 7, 6, 6, would come down to the Walchiinae, but its affinities clearly lie

elsewhere. Thus it does not fulfil the other two characters given for the

Walchiinae (Wharton and Fuller 1952. page 91); that of exyxinded sensillae in

the larva, and the presence of a papilla or a group of papillae on the dorsal

surface ot tatsus I in the nymph and adult.

Lawrence (1949, page 467), in describing the South African parasitic Tram-

biculid fauna, accepted Wharton's classification, with minor modification. He

commented that the genus Sauracella Lawrence 1949, with its expanded sensillae

and leg segmentation formula 7, 7, 7, could equally well be placed within the

Trombiculinae or Lecuwenhoekiinxe. In discussing the systematics of these

two subfamilies he commented that “Even the presence or absence of stigmata

and tracheal trunks between the first coxa and the gnathosoma, which should

from all considerations be a character af deep-seated significance, no longer

retains its former importance, since none of the three new Leenwenhoekiine

genera deseribed [Hyracarus, Austrombicula wud Austracarus} in this paper from

mammals, have these tracheae. According to Wharton and Fuller (1952, pave

96), Comatacarus wing 1942, placed in the Leeuwenhoekiinac, alsa lacks these,"

On the whole therefore, it woul] appvar that the best decision is to allot

the Lecuwenhoekiinac no more than subfamily status, a view to which mast

students of these mites at present subscribe (for the sake of consistency, hoyy-

ever, their family name has been retalned in the title of the present paper),

The Synonymy of Neotrombidium

Wamersley (1954) gave an account of six larval genera belonging to the

Trombidioidea, among which were Neotrombidium Leonardi 1901 and Cowk-

nate Womersley 1954. The following comment was made on these mitos:

“Lhis is a helerogenevus assemblage of genera, but on larval characters Whey

would be included in an expanded subfamily Apeloniinae, a convept which the

writer believes to be useful at the present state of knowledge. A clear line

cannot at present be drawn between the Leeuwcnhoekiidae, a family largely

* This term was possibly used somewhat loosely by Womersley,

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founded un larval characters, and the Trombidiidae, largely founded on adult

characters ., . .” and that “placing them in the Apoluniintae sensu Jato must

he regarded as no more thae tentative’, He retained the family Leeuwenhoe-

kiidae, and in it he placed the Apoloniinae, but no modified definition of the

latter was proposed.

Cockingsia tenuipes Womersley 1954 was described in that paper as 1 new

wenas and species from Malaya. If, however, it is compared with the descrip-

tion and fisures given by the preseut writer (1954) for the larva of Neotrem-

hidium barringunense, trom reared specimens, as well as those given by Borland

(1956) for larvae similarly reared of N, tricuspidum, it will be observed that

Cockingsia is practically identical with larval Neotrombidium. Womersley

(loc, eft, pages 108, 109) stated erroneously (presumably deriving his data from

Wharton, as he refers to personal anneepcintishtes with the litter writer) that

the legs of the larval Neotrombidium are all 7-scgmented. Actually, as stated

above. in the larval Nentrombidium the leg segmentation formula is 7, 6, 6, as

both the present writer (1954) and Borland (1956) have described, and as

Womersicy himsclf described in Cockingsta, The only significant point of difter-

ence between the descriptiun by Womersley of Cockingsta and the descriptions

by myself and Borland of larval Neotrombidinm is Wonjersleys statement that

in Cockingsia tenuipes that “Spiracle between guathosoma and coxae I present,

but only beginning of tracheac observed”. The present writer las re-examined

his nwn specimens of the reared larvae of N. barringnnense (bred as described

earlier) and has been unable, as he has been previously, to find any stigmata

or tracheae between the gnathosoma and coxa I of each side, and is convinced

that snch aré not present. Nor docs Borland rofer to any, or figure any sign of

them in his obviously carefully dvawn figure of the larva of N. tricuspidum.

In an attempt to clarity this prablem the writer has examined the type

series (16 specimens) of Cockingsia tenteipes in the collection of the South

Australian Museum, Te has been unable te see any stigma or trachca in the

position figured by Womersley. Occasionally in that situalion the skin has

tended! to fold. and this vould account for Womersiey’s description and figure,

[t may be commented that in the genus Acomatacarus, which is widespread in

Australia and elsewhere, that the spiracle can be recognized without difficulty

even in old mounts.

In the writer's opinion, therefore, Covkingsia Wom, 1954 is a synonym of

Neotrombidium: Leonardi 1901, and Womersley’s species is allotted the name

Neotrombidium tenulpes comb. noy. In that species, in the lateral parts of coxa

Land IJ, there is a reticular pattern described by the writer (1954) and Norland

(1956), reminiscent of the reticular pattern of the coxac of the pastlarval stages,

in their Jateral parts, N. tenuipes is, however, quite a distinct species, and

may be separated on biometric data quite easily from the other species, as

receotded below,

With regard to Monunguis Wharton 1958, Borland (lac. cit.), follawing

advice from Wharton, suggests that Monunguis may eventually have fo be re-

vivedl as a separate gonus, Various morphological characters are given as cyi-

dence in support of that viewpoint, one such being that the larval Meonunguis

streblida Wharton 1938 has upon its dorsal scutum an “imeipient crista”, of ‘which

only faint traces can be made out in Neatrombidium tricuspidunt Burland 1956.

However, Borland himself destroys the force of that argument with the admis-

sion that “therefore, with respect to the scutum, M. streblide differs from Néo-

trombidium [trictispidum] larvac in degree only” Borland continues by stating

that other characters by which these two species differ are the greater number

of dorsal setae and the greater plumusity of the dorsal setwe in Monunguis, and

the fact that the body (idiosoma) is pear-shaped while the other larvae assigned

to Neotrombidiwmn are of ovoid body form. With regard to the last character the

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present writer is not prepared to concede at the present time that it is even

of specific yalue, even in unmounted unengorged specimens, The other

characters quoted to do not appear to the present writer to be of much signifi-

cance generically, as they are largely differences of degree, and as acarclogists

customarily use these setal characters for the separation at the species level.

There are three discrepancies between Wharton’s (1935) account of

Monunguis and the charactcrs of larval Neotrembidium as described by both

the present writer and Borland. The first of these lies in the fact that Wharton

claimed in his original account that coxa I and coxa II are separated on cach

side (and on that account suggested that Monunguis and Rohatultia Ouds, 1911

cecupied an intermediate position between the familics Trombidiidae and

Erythracidac), Although the present writer made this point in his article in

1954, Borland (loc. cit.), although he quotes that article, has not seen fit to

deal with it in his recent examination of a catype of M. streblida. ‘The secand

discrepancy is also of importance. Whartyn (1938) stated that Monungeis

resembled Rohaultia in another character, that of having “divided femora”,

Presumably this means that the legs are all 7-segmented, as Womersley stated

(sec above). The third discrepancy lies in Wharton’s statement that in

Monunguis thore is a single seta to each coxa. In larval Neotrombidium there

are hwo setae to coxu I, and one to each coxa II and IIT (Southcott 1954, Borland

1956). These second and third discrepancies likewise are not dealt with by

Borland, Tt is quite clear that Wharton's M. streblida badly needs a critical

re-examination, and description. Until such tinje as that is done, however, the

present writer can see no reason against accepting the view proposed earlier by

the writer (1954) and Borland (1956) that Neotrombidium and Monunguis are

synanyvimrous,

The following synonymy is therefore proposed!:

Neotrombidium Leonardi 1901

Trombidium Rerlese, 1888 (part).

Nevtrombidium Leonardi 1991, Berlese 1912. Tiest 1928, 1929. Womersley L034, 1936, 1937.

1945. 1954 (post-larval forme), Thor 1935, £946, Thor und Willmann (1947), Wharton

1947h, Baker and Whartan 1952, Aud 1954, Southestt 1954, Borland 1956,

Monnnguis Wharton 1935 (larval).

Cockingyia Wamersley 1954, Audy 1954 (arval }.

Neotrombidium tridentifer u. sp.

Fig, 1 A-Ef

__ Description of Adult (mosily from mounted specimen, Type, ACB 194)

(Fig, 1 A-H): Colour vermilion in life. The body of the usual elongate shape for

the genus, with its constricted middle (“figure of eight’) (the type specimen

is probably slightly swollen by the mounting), Body 1830, long by 570 wide;

densely clothed with coarse 3-pronged setae as figured (Fig, 1 F-H), which

are mostly directed posteriorly. the setae ucar the “shoulders” being an exception,

Dorsal setae 40-50, long, by 20-24, wide across the prongs. The lateral prongs

are coarsely barbed and pointed. The central clement of the seta is expanded

distally, and is clubike, with projecting or sessile bract-like or bead-like cilia-

tions; below the central prong has a double row of fringing, sharp-pointed cilia-

tions. The dorsal setae hecome coarser posteriorad. On the ventral surface

af the idiosoma the investing setae are similar to the dorsal, but are slightly

smaller and more delicately fashioned,

Fyes cannot be seen in any of the type series, It cannot he decided

definitely whether they are present or absent from these specimeris, owing to

the density of the dorsal sctation (in N. barringunense each lateral pair of

lenses is but lightly chitinised),

jeu

Seurteery

Fig. 1 A-IL.—Neotrombidium tridentifer n. sy. Adult. Ar entire, setac omitted, to scale on

left; B; crista; C: right chcla; D: left palp, external view; E: left palp, internal view; F, G, Hi;

dorsal setae, F, G. dorsal views, H ventral view; I Neotrombidium barringunense Hirst 1928,

adult: piece of skin of the dorsum with setue, ty same scale us F, G, H (B-I all ty same

scale, that on right of figure).

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Dorsal crista as figured, about 165p long, provided with a single sensillary

arca, large, at its posterior end; an area 43» across by 34y long, with two Gliform

very Enely barbed sensillary sctae 1504 long. In the type specimen the anterior

end of the crista and tectal area are obscured by distortion and the heavy inves-

titure. but in specimen ACB 263A (paratype) the pair of tectal setac are yisible,

strong, pointed, strongly ciliated, 64, long,

Legs ag figured, [ 800% long, 1 5154, IIT 525p, IV 725 (all lengths includ-

ing eexae and claws). The legs are clothed with a normal type of Trombidiid

setation, there being no trifurerte setae present. Proximally on the legs the

setae are lanceolate or lanceolate-clavate, with coarse, pointed ciliations; distally

the setae are fine, pointed, with hair-like ciliations. The lateral (distal) half

of the coxa of each leg is. patterned with punctae in each leg, similar to that

of N, barringunense, but with the spaces smaller owing to the coarser reticulation

septa, Tarsus I is 200, long by 90,4 high (exclusive of claws); metatarsus I 128.4

long by 76, high; tarsus TV 130, long by 40 high (exclusive of claws); meta-

tarsus IV 122y long by 50u high.

Palpi as figured. The pulpal tibia varrics a stroug claw with « basal coarse

barb or peg, and one accessory tooth ventromedially; <lorsally there is also a

row of 4 stout accessory spines to the claw, as figured. The palpal tarsus is

slender, with fine spiniform setae.

Chelicerae as figured, with a fairly strong falciform, pointed movable chela

with a distal dorsal row of 6 minute denticles.

Gonitalia of adult are as previously recorded for this genus, with the normal

labia majora, each provided with two long suckers and with a row of ciliated

tapering setae. ‘The genital aperture is surrounded by rows of inwardly pointing,

elongated and ciliated 3-pronged setae.

Localities: Specimens ACB 194A (type) and ACB 1946 (paratype) were

found among leaf litter at the base of Eucalyptus sp.. Palm Beach, Cairns,

Gueepsland, on 12th December, 1943, Specimen ACB 263A (paratype) was

obtained under burk of Eucalyptus sp., along with 4 specimens of N. barrin-

gunense Hirst 1928 (ACB 263B-E), at Dead Man's Gully, Cairns, Queenslanel,

at Map Referetice ( Cairns 1:63,360 ) 614863, 29th November 1943. (All speci-

mens collected by writer; in writer’s collection. )

The Systematic Position of Neotrombidium tridentifer

This species (known only from the adult) can be distinguished quite easily

from the only other adult Neotrombidium described from Australia, N. barrin-

ginense Hirst 1928, on the structure of the dorsal setae. In N, iridentifer the

dorsal setae are of a coarse structure, to 50u long, with unequal prongs. In N-

barringunense the dorsal setae are smaller, ta Wy long, and consist of three

delicate and nearly equal, flexible, finely ciliated prongs. These differences are

Thustrated in Fig. 1 -G-1,

Neotrombidium barringunense Hirst 1928

Fig. 11

Six specimens of this species were cullected by the writer in the Trinity

Bay arca of north Queensland, The dorsal setae on a piece of the integumcut

af ane of these (ACB 200) are shown in Fig, L 1. The following is a list of

the specimens and localities: (1) One specimen, ACB 200, under bark of

Eucalyptus sp., Dead Man’s Gully, Map Reference (Cairns 1:63,860) 617863,

Slst December 1943; (2) Four specimens, ACB 263B-E, along with specimen

ACB 263A, a paratype of N. tridentifer n. sp.. under bark of Eucalyptus sp., Dead

Marts Gully, Map Reference 614563, 29th November 1943; (3) one specimen,

ACB 381, same locality, Map Reference 614863, 2nd Janyary 1944. (All speci-

mens in writer's collection, )

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The Species of Neotrombidium

The species of the genus known at the present time are now:

Adults:

N. furcigerum Leonardi 1901, genotype, Argentine.

N. ophtalmicum (sic) (Berlese 1888), Paraguay.

N. tricuspidum Borland 1956, N. Carolina, U.S.A.

N. barringunense Hirst 1928, Australia.

N, tridentifer n. sp., north Queensland, Australia,

N. tricuspidum Borland 1956, as above (reared and collected free).

N. streblidum (Wharton 1938) (= Monunguis Wharton 1988), Mexico.

N. sp. undescribed, Borland 1956, N. America.

N. barringunense Hirst 1928, as above (reared ).

N, tenuipes (Womersley 1954) (= Cockingsia Womersley 1954), Malaya.

The Systematics of the Larval Species

Of the larval species described, there is no difficulty in separating the

Mexican species, N, streblidum, on the characters of the sctae. Below are given,

in tabular form, the Standard Data of N. barringunense for the specimen de-

scribed by the writer in 1954, and compared with the other species for which

these data are available, N. tenuipes and N, tricuspidum.

Standard Data (im micra) for Larval Neolrombidium.

N. tricuspidum

N. tenuipes after Borland 1956

after Womersley WN. barrin-

1954, from 13 gunense

specimens; means) Holotype Mean of

9 spec.

AW 44-6 55 52 51

PW 71:6 74 77 64

SB 42-4 52 51 43

ASB 67+2 81 81 69

PSB 14-0 18 18 23

sD B1+2 99 99 92

A-P 3612 40 39 v4

AM 29-8 28 28 22

AL 33-0 21 21 22

PL 22-6 18 20 18

Sens. 75-6 74 69 46

AME* —_— 21 19 18

DS 32 to 42 30 — to 26

* The distance between the two AM setae.

As can be seen from the above, these three species differ significantly in a

number of biometric data. Thus N. tenuipes has longer dorsal setae and AL

setae than the other two species; N, tricuspidum has larger dimensions for SB,

ASB, SD; N. barringunense has smaller PW, A-P, AM and Sens.

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A Note on the Biology of the Genus

Neotrambidium streblidum (Wharton 1988), known only from the larva, was

captured parasitic on the Streblid flies Pterellipsis araneae Coguillett and

Trichobius tiugesit Townsend parasitic on the bat Artibeus jamalcensis yuca-

fanicus (Allen) from a cave in Yucatan, Mexico. Womersley (1954) recorded

N. tentipes (Wom, 1954) “from specimens taken from the wings of a giant

longicorn beetle from Sungei Buloh, Sclangor, Malaya, 17.viii.1948 (J. R. Audy)".

Borland (1956) recorded Neotrombidium sp. (an undescribed pew species )

“collected by Werner and Nutting on Cymatodera peninsularis (Coleoptera:

Cleridae) in Brown's Canyon [,] Baboquiveri Mts, Arizona, July I8, 1949”,

and also that larvae of N. tricuspidum Borland 1956 were collected “parasitic on

Monochamus carolinensis Oliv. (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Borland re-

corded also some inconclusive experiments to get reared larvae of N, fricuspidum

to feed on some other species af beetles of the familics Staphylinidae and Cara-

bidae, On one occasion some of the laryae disappeared under the elytra of

one species uf Carabid, and were not recovered,

Thus, apart from the case of N. streblidum, the available evidence su gests

that Colesptera act as the hosts of the larvae, and possibly that the family

Cerambycidae play an important role. Although the utilization of such hosts

would account for a number of puzzling features in the biology of these mites,

f is apparent that further investigation is required for frm conclusions to be

rawn.

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ON VATACARUS IPOIDES N. GEN., N. SP. (ACARINA: TROMBIDIOIDEA)

A NEW RESPIRATORY ENDOPARASITE FROM A PACIFIC SEA-SNAKE

BY R. V. SOUTHCOTT

Summary

A hitherto undescribed acarine is described, from New Caledonia, remarkable for being

endoparasitic within the respiratory passages of a sea-snake (Laticauda laticaudata (L.)), with

maggot-like modification of the body shape. It is named Vatacarus ipoides n. gen., n. sp. Only the

larva is known. Within the superfamily Trombidioidea, where this mite is placed, it shows the most

complete adaptation to endoparasitism that has so far been observed.

Some account of the biology of the mite is given. from the observations of its discoverer,

Mr. J. Rageau.

The affinities of the mite are discussed, and a new family Vatacaridae (or subfamily Vatacarinae) is

erected within the Trombidioidea, and defined. The classification of the superfamilies of the

Prostigmata is discussed. The superfamily Trombidioidea Banks, 1894, 1s redefined. A superfamily

Anystoidea nov. is defined tentatively, and discussed briefly.

The term "ipomorphy" is proposed for a worm-like or maggot-like adaptation of form, of animals

not normally so. Within the Acarina such modification of body shape appears in general to be a

response to endoparasitism, and is seen in various suborders. Endoparasitism within the Acarina is

discussed.

ON VATACARUS IPOIDES N. GEN., N. SP. (ACARINA : TROMBIDIOIDEA)

A NEW RESPIRATORY ENDOPARASITE FROM A PACIFIC SEA-SNAKE

by R. V.. Soutucorr

[Read 13 September 1956]

SUMMARY

A hitherto. undeseribed acarine is desuribed, from New Caledonia, remarkable for being

endoparasitic within the respiratory passages of a sea-snake (Laticauda laticandata (L.)),

with magyotlike modification of the body shape. It is named Vefwearus ipoides n. gen,

n. sp, Only the larva is known. Within the superfamily Trombidioidea, where this. mite is

placed, it shows the most complete adaptation to cndoparusitism Uiat has so far been observed,

Some account of the hiology of the mite is given, from the observations of its dis-

coverer, Mr. J. Rageau.

The affinities of the mite are discussed, and a new family Vatacaridae (or subfamily

Vatacarinue) is crectad within the ‘Trombidioidea, and defined. The classification of the

superfamilies of the Prostigmata is discussed. The superfamily Trombidinidea Banks, 1894,

is redefined, A superfamily Anystvidea noy. is defined tentatively, and discussed bricfly.

The term “ipomorphy” is proposed for a worm-like or maggottike adaptation of form,

of animals not normally so. Within the Acarina such modification of body shape appears in

general to be a response ta endoparasitismn, and is seen in various suborders. Endopara-

aitisin within the Acarina is discussed.

INTRODUCTION

Recently, Mr. J. Rageau, entomologist to the Institut Frangais d’Océanie,

Nouméa, New Caledonia, has sent the writer some specimens of a maggot-like

endoparasite of the respiratory passages of a sea-snake, from. New Caledonia,

recognizing that they were acarine in nature. Examination of these specimens

by the writer has shown that they are larval Trombidioid mites of bizarre ap-

pearance. Although endoparasitism has been described in certain instances in

some of the Trombidicidea (sce further below), such complete adaptation of

the parasite ta the host, both in the site used (the tracheal passages), and in

the form affected hy the parasite, has not hitherto been recorded for any

Trambidioid mite, Only the larva of this form is known, and its life-history is

largely unknown. It is proposed to describe it here as Vatacarus ipoides n. gen.,

n. sp., and to discuss its affinities. Comment will also be made vn endopara-

sitism within the Acarina.

The writer is greatly indebted to Mr. Rageau for the opportunity of study-

ing this mite, and for permission to incorporate his observations.

Desonrerive AccouNT

(a) Vatacarus n. gen,

Definition (larva only): A Trombidicid mite with the body capable of in-

cresising considerably in size, to several millimetres long; shape maggot-like,

with conical or mamillary projections, these more promiment posteriorly, and

arising, underneath the normal idiosomal setae. Coxae I and II separated,

Urstigma present. Gnathosoma not greatly modified. Cheliceral fangs recurved

dorsally, hinged, weakly hicuspid. Palpal tibial claw with two hooks, bent ven-

trially, and placed vertically to each other (i. sagitally). Eyes apparently

absent. Dorsal scutum trapezoidal, widest anteriorly, with a single anteromedian

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seta, two anterolateral svtac, and a pair of filiform sensillary setae arising later-

ally, between the levels of the anterior end posterior non-sensillary svatal setae.

Genotype Vatacarus ipoules n, geu,, u. sp.

(b) Vatacarus ipoides n. gen., n. sp.

Figs. 1-4°

Vescription of Larva (Figs. 1-4): Colour in life a bright reddish-orange, in

aleshol-preserved specimens a dirty eream. Length of type specimen (ACC

335A). one of the larger specimens, 4-5 mm., width 1-5 mm- (smaller specimens

were 2 mm. long or more, and other idiosomal dimensions in proportion . The

animal is magyotlike in shape, the idiosoma swollen, and with the hysterosoma

greatly prolonged, the latter accounting for three-quarters of the length of the

animal. In addition, the idiosoma is studded with 2 number of mamillae or

conical projections, these being more prominent dorsally and posteriorly, giving

the body the appearance of a mace or studded club, The anterior part of the

body is produced to a Jarge boss, but is free from the idiosomal projections.

Each idiosomal projection is developed under a normal idiosomal seta, which

is short, spiniform or nearly so with adpressed ciliations, and with a slight bulge

at the basco of the seta. The dorsal setae are 34-62, long, and are revularly

arranged in rows across the dorsum as figured, these rows becoming less

regular posteriorly (see Fig, 1 A-D). The dorsal seta arises from the summit

of the projection, or a little way down its anterior face. The ventral projections

are smaller, rather more mamillate, and arranged somewhat irregularly, as

figured, nevertheless eavh carries a normal idiosomal seta, The cuticle is finely

striate under the higher magnifications of the microscope; probably distension

luus made the striae less obvious,

The dorsal scutum is carried at the anterior pole of the animal, in a slightly

recessed area, It is finely punctate all over, quadrangular (trapezoidal) with

rounded corners, widest anteriorly, with projecting anterolateral angles, a sinuous

anterior maryim, concave lateral margins and a slightly convex posterior margin.

IE carvies a pair of filiform sensillary setae, 8Tu long. arising in sensillae placed

close to the lateral borders of the shield, and with an aperture partly occluded by

an eye-like transverse slit, 14, across by 6 high, at about the level of the middle

of the shield. The seutal non-sensillary setae are stiff, somewhat constricted

at their bases, then expanding and becoming elongate-lanceolate, and finally

filiform; almost simple except for some adpressed ciliations as figured. With

one AM, two ALs and two PLs, and thus of Trombiculid facies, There are

some chitinisations in the skin near the shield (see Fig. 2B). Using the custom-

ary terminology for the Trombiculid mites the standard data of the dorsal

seutuan uf a paratype specimen (ACC 333B) are, in micra;

AW PW SB ASB PSR SD AP AM AL FL Sens PW/SD

9 8 SS 8 41 7 4 58 SS 62 WO 1-09

Eyes are not visible, and apparently are absent, although this point may not

be filly decided until unengorged specimens are available.

The legs arc of normal size among the Trombidioidea, but appear small

when cumpared with the bulk of the larva; lengths T 870u, If 350., IIT 870%

(includmg coxae and claws). All legs of 7 segments, including the coxa, and

with eliaetotaxy as figured, Lach coxa is set in a space set between the rounded

bulgings in the idiosoma; this is most marked in leg II, where the leg arises

from a large boss. Mach coxa carrics a single seta, placed as figured, and

similar ta the scutal non-sensillary setae, The majority of the wormul leg setae

* Wigs, 1 A-E, 2 C are trom ACG 335A (Type); Figs. 2 A, B, DL EF, 4 A, BL 4 A, B

from paratype ACC 3G5B; 3 C, D from paratype ACC 333C.

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are simple or almost so, except terminally on the leg, where the ciliations are

prominent. Tarsus I and Tl and metatarsus I and II cach carry a single

solenoidal (striate) seta. Short spiniform setae and famuli (= “microsensory

setae’) are present as figured. Tarsi of legs with two simple claws and an

empodium; the latter tending to be retroflexed. Tarsus I 104, long (to base

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Pig. 1,—Vatacarus ipoides n, gen, n. sp., larva. A, B, C entire, to scale on left. A, dorsal

aspect; B, lateral aspect; C, ventral aspect; D, anterior part of larva, further enlarged; B,

lateral aspect of guathosama and adjacent part vf idiosoma, to scale on left,

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of claws) by 25, high; II 834 long, measured similarly, by 25n high; III similarly

83. long by 24 high. Metatarsus (tibia) 1 66, long, Il 56z, [TL 58p.

An urstigma is present in front of coxa Il, and in front of this is a pro-

jecting spur (see Fig. 4), Coxa I and II are well separated. Radiating around

le sourWeoTT

Fig. 2Vatacarus ipoides n, gen., n. sp,, Jarva. A, anterior part of ventral surface, somewhat

distorted in mounting, from compression, to scale on right; B, dorsal scutum and adjacent part

of idiosoma, Hattened specimen; C, Jateral aspect of anterior pole of hady, undistorted, with

dorsal scutum hidden in its small recess, but with the scutal setae showing; D, gnathosoma

from above; E, gnathosoma from bclow (B, C, D, E all to scale on left).

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the coxae are fine lines beneath the cuticle in specimens mounted in Jactic acid

or in polyvinyl alcohol-lactophenol mountant, and between coxae I and Il, and

around the dorsal scutum; these do not appear to be muscular as elsewhere

muscles are seen in these preparations which are easily recognized from the well-

marked cross-striations. No evidence has been found of a true trachea and

stigma (as e.g. occurs in Acomatacarus, family Trombiculidae).

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Fig. 3.—Vatacarus ipoides n. gen., n. sp., larva. A, dorsal aspect of legs I and II; B, dorsal

aspect of leg III (same specimen); C, D, lateral aspects of legs I and 1 respectively of another

specimen. All to scale shown.

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The gnathosoma is fairly heavily chitinized, and is carried underneath the

projecting anterior pole of the larva, lying level with the first pair of coxae.

The palpi and chelicerae bases stout and rather vompact, The cheliceral digit

hinged, recurved dorsally, the blade without ventral tecth, but dorsally with a

weak cusp set a little behind the terminal cusp, Galeal seta nude, 12». long.

Palpal setae nude. Seta on palpal fernur and on basis capituli (“palpal coxal

seta”) stiff, clongate-lanceolate, similar to scutal non-sensillary setae; other palpal

setae more slender, except the dorsal palpal tibial seta which is a stout simple

pointed peg. Palpal femur, genu, tibia, tarsus with 1, 1, 8, § setae respectively.

The palpal tibial claw with two ventrally curved sharp hooks, set sagitally to

each other (see Fig. 1 E).

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Vig. 4.-Vatacarus ipoides n, gen., n. sp., larva. A, ventral aspect of legs I_and UH, mounted

specimen, same as in Fig. 3A; B, ventrul aspect of leg IIT, same specimen. All to scale shown.

Locality: In respiratory passages (“trachea and lungs”; see below) of a

sea-snake, Laticauda (= Platurus) laticaudata (1..), at Anse Vata, Nouméa,

New Caledonia, 22nd September, 1955, collected by Mr. J. Rageau; 15 speci-

mens forwarded, number ACC 335, All specimens in writer’s collection.

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Biolegy of Vatacanis ipoies

The following account of various aspects of the biology of this larval mite

has been received from Mr. Rageau:

Voici les réponses A vos questions sur la binlogie de es acaciens:

(1) Localisation chez Phéte; trachéc-artere ct pounwm, remontant Jusqu’

aux narines et au pharynx apres la mort du serpent.

(2) Monvements: trés limités. Les acuriens se déplagatent lentement par

des monvements de reptation sans utiliser lenrs pattes. Leur corps était con-

trachle- ;

(3) Effet pathologique sur Théte: apparemment atcun effet, Le serpent

capture sur la plage etait trés vigoureux et ne semblait avoir de difficultés

respiratoires. Eni clissequaint l'appareil respiratoire, je n'ai pas observé des

lésions, IL n'y ayait pas de sang 4 Vintérienr du tube digestif des acariens. Aussi

est-il probable qu’ils se nourrissent de mucus et de cellules épithéliales (sce the

comment below—l.V.S.).

(4) Biologie de Thote; Laticauda laticaudata (L.), Hydrophiidac Leticau-

diuac, est une espéce marine tres fréquente au voisinage des cétes de fu

Nouvelle-Calédunic et qui vicnt souvent a terre, en particulier la nuit. Ainsi

elle est aboncdante dang les jlots au voisinave de la Grande Terre et a méme

Vhabitude de se réfugier dans los tentes des campeurs, Elle est attirée par la

chaleur et lorsque Pon dort sur ke plage. il arrive que l'on retrouve ua tle ces

serpents enroule autour de sot on dans Jes vétements au matin. Leurs écailles

ventrales developpées permettent aux Laticauda de se déplacer facilement sur

le sol vt de parcourir des distances importantes. Ces serpents sont trés

apathiques et ont Ii réputation détre inotfensifs: Jes pécheurs et méme les

enfants Ives prennent & la main, sans précautions. lls vivent uniquement de

poissons. Ils péneétrent dans les estuaires mais ne semblent pas remonter dans

les eaux douces. On peut done supposer que leurs parasites sont apparentés a

des formes terrestres plutét qua des formes d'eau douce, Une espéce vaisine,

Laticauda cotubrina Schneider, est également trés commune sur les cétes

caledoniernies ef a ue biologie similaire,

“Vous tronverez des dessins de ce serpent ct des détails sur sa biologie dans:

R, Bourret (1934) Les serpents marins de l'Indachine frangaisc, Institut ovéano-

graphique de l'Indochine, 25e note, pp, 12-16 et planche U, Hanoi,

“Enfin, les acariens ont une coloration orange vif, tirant sur le rouge,

lorsqu'ilg sont vivants; cette pigmentation disparait en alcool. Jeu ai recueilli

nue cinguantaine d¢xemplaires sur unique Laticauda dissequé mais il est

probable que le serpent en avait déja rejeté un certain nombre au cours de son

ugonic car jai trouvé les premiers exemplaires dans eau du bassin od yensit de

muurir le serpent”.

From the observations of Mr. Rageau, and the extreme adaptation of form

vt Ue larva, there need be no doubt that this mite spends the preater part of its

larval stage in the respiratory passages of the snake. From the structure of its

mouthparts and its affinities, to be discussed below, the present writer concludes

that it feeds upon tissue Muid obtained from the host, iu the usual manner of the

Trombidioidea. There need not necossarily be a tissue reaction to such fevding

in u vertebrate, as e.g. in many cases in Trombiculid mite biting in birds and

mammals, as well as in reptiles, there is no apparent reaction to ordinary obser-

yulion (without histological study, i.e.). ,

At the present time the remainder of the life-history of this mite is con-

jectural, Presumably the post-laryal stages of the mite are free-living, and are

to be sought in the soil at situations where the snakes come ashore.

Comment on the Superfamily Trombicdioidea

ly attempting to place Vatacaruy systematically it is necessary to re-examine

antl re-dofine the superfamily Trombidividea. Such a procedure will also be

usctul in other directions, for systematic purposes. As fav as the writer has been

ahlo to determine, the superfamily term Trombidioidea was introduced as such

by Banks (1894), In his classification of the Acarina (1904, 1915) Bauks used

the tezms Mesostizmata Canestrini 1891, Prostigmata Kramer 1877 and Crypio-

stigmata Canestrim 1596 as suborders, as he stated, In the Prostigmata he im-

eluded the supertamilics Eupodoidea, Trumbidoidea (sic) and Dydrachnoidea.

The last of these constitutes an ecological rather than a morphological group,

In the opinion of the present writer it is unfortunate that these relatively simple

snyggestions af Bauks were almost completely iguored by European workers, who

preterred to set up a complicated system of groupings given the names of cohorts,

subcohorts and phalanges within the Prostigmata, The possibility offered by

Banks’ schema of providing a useful busis for superfamily classification was

overlooked or ignored.

Banks (1915) included in the superfamily Trombidioidea the families

Cavenlidae, Trombitiidae, Anystidae (= Erythracidac Banks 1894). Erythraeidae

(=Rhyncholophidae Banks 1$94), and Tetranychidac, The determining mor-

phological eriteria for the Trombidioidea (as against its nearest superfamily in

the key, the Eupodoidea) was stated in the key (1915) as “Last joint [segment]

uf palp forms-a thumb ta the preceding, which ends in a claw (a few exceptions),

body aften with mauy hairs"—this referring principally to the adult forms.

In 1909 Reuter proposed the suborder 'lromnbidiformes, the definition given

. 246) (in a footnote only) being: “= Prostigimata + Heterostigmata Berlese

(1889), vielleicht mit Linschluss der Labilostomidae (Nicoletiellidee)”. The

Trombidoidea (sic) was the only superfamily placed in that suborder, which

was eonsidercsl as consisting of the four families Trombidiidae, Tarsonemidae,

Hyirachnidae and Halacaridav. The family Trombidiidae was used in a wide

sense, even for that time, as it was stated elsewhere in that paper (p. 243) that

it Was “mit mehreren Unterfamilien, auch derjenigen der Bdellinac™

In 1909 Qudemans revised the classification of the Prostigmata Kramer

A877, introduciig the system of coharts, snbechorts aud phalanges referred to

above, all of these with suprafamilial states. The term Trombidividea was not

used, This scheme was used Jater by Ondemans (1923) and by Vitzthum (1931,

1940-1943), with certain modifications.

At the preseat time the status of the superfumilies among the Prostigmata at

least needs clarification, as Baker and Wharton (1952) have pointed out in their

excellent textbook of acurology, Jn fact, among the Trombidiformes these

authors found it in general necessary to omit the superfamilies fromm the classi-

fication. Some clarification has been made by the introduction of the concept

of the superfamily Tetwanychoidea by Baker and Pritchard (1953). Grandjean

Sagan introduced the superfamily term Raphignathoidea, virtually without de-

uition This appears to be a valid group, and the present writer has attempted

to define this coucept in another paper (1957a). Another useful suggestion

was inde hy Grandjean (1947), that the “Supercohart” Apobolosligmata Ouele-

mans L909 be replaced by Erythracoidea Grandjean 1047, The present writer

has punenrred with this snggcstion elsewhere (1957b). Acting along the same

lines it appears to the writer that the superfamily term Trombidieidea could

usehilly take the pluee of Oudemans’ (1909) “Supercohort" Engonostlgmata.

The tollowing restricted definition is therefore proposed;

Trombidividea® Banks 1894 (restricted)

Definition: Trombidiformes {Prostigmata) in which the larva has an

urstigina.t Chelicera wilh a hinged blade, not styliform (exsertile), Post-larval

stages with genital suckers.

From the “Cohort” Elentherengona Oudemans 1909, Vitzthum 1981 the

superfarnilies Tetranychoidea, Raphignathoidva aud Demodicoidea have been

separated. Among the remaining families are four which form a fairly precise

group, these heing the Anystidae, Prerygasomidue, Pseudocheylidae and Teterif-

fiicdlae, ‘These mites are mainly predatory, but the Pterygosomidae are ecta-

parasitic on reptiles, For this group a superturnily Anystoidea nov. is proposed,

with the following tentative definition:

Anystoidea n, superfam.

Definition; Peritreme prominent, transverse, placed anteriorly on idiosoma,

and may be protruding, Chelicerae hinged (not extensile), Coxue in one or

bua Sroups on each side, Parasitic or predatory, Larva lacking urstigma, similar

to adult,

The systematics uf the Trombidiformes will be considered further in later

papers,

The Systematic Position of Vatacaris

On morphological grounds there is no doubt that Vatacarus should be

placed in the Trombidioidea. A typical urstigma is present, and the chelicerac

ave hinged. The spur near the urstigma appears to belong to the latter, and is

possibly of some morphological interest, but no importance can be given to it

systematically. The mouthparts ure typical of the Trombidioids, and appear

to resemble those of seme of the water mites.

However, among the Trombidioidea the genus Vatacarus is unusual in

having coxa 1 and I] separated on each side, It does not appear reasonable to

ascribe this separation to the distention of the larva, although this is extreme, as in

other members of the Trombidioidca, considerable distension of the larva may

occur without the coxue separating, these being in fact fused together. The

separation of the coxae is in fact more suggestive of the Erythraeoidea. Hitherto

the only mites placed in the Trombidioidea (as defined aboye) for which separ-

ated coxue 1 and Uf have been recorded arc Rohaultia Qudemans 1911 and

Monungnis Wharton 1938. ‘The present writer has proposed reasons elsewhere

for believing that the deseription by Wharton (1988) of this featire in

Monunguis (= Neotrombidiuwm Leonardi 1901) is erreneons (Southcott 19544,

iuS7e), With regard to Rohauitie, Vitethiim (1931) stated that that gents was

the larva of Johnstoniana George 1908, but as the writer (1954a, 1957c) has

pointed out, experimental proof of that claim has not been furnished by any

writer, To the present writer Rohaullia is rather suguestive of some of the

water mites, Its habit of parasitizing Tipnlid fies is of interest, and does uot

conflict with the last suggestion. However, a study of the morphology of

Rohaultia does not shed much light on the systematic position of Valecurus, as

these genera do not appear to be closely related,

The systematist is in fact here placed in the dilemma of accepting the

apparent affinities of Vatacarus with the Trombiculidae on the one hand, «which

would logically lead to the foundiny of a new subfamily Valacarinac of the

Trombiculidae, or of accepting the importance of the separdtion of the coxae,

*Feider (1955) has proposed “Lrombidoiden (sic) n. snperfam.. this tern being used

in the sense of Trombidiidie Leach 1805 us used by. most authors: apparently in igrorunce

of the fact that this term has heen current tor oven GO yours,

+ In one instance—that of Mierntrombidium hirsutnm Womersley 1945-the Juryal stage

pf the. mite is omitted from the life history (Southeott, 1946). but it is obvious an other

grounds that this mite is a member of the Microtrombittinac.

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and of founding a new family, the Vatacaridae. The discovery of the adult

forms uf Vatacarus will not necessarily aid in the problem, as amongst com-

pirable mites the classification at the present time ts based largely on larval

characters. Both in morphological and biological teatures Vaetacarus is one

of the most aberrant of the Vrombicioidea, and the writer favours the latter

course, and proposes:

Vatacaridac n. fain.

Definition; Tromibidioi mites with maggotlike (“ipomorphic’) larvae.

Goxae 1 and U1 widely separated. Dorsal seutum present, with one pair of

sengillae, Endoparasitic in the respiratory system of sea-snakes.*

The inclusion of a biological character in the family definition is in keeping

with previous practice armong comparable mites. Thus Ewing (1944) included

such iy founding the family Trombiculidae, and separating it from the ‘Trombid-

jidae. Sueha procedure among the Acarina was advocated by ¢,g, Banks (1915,

p. 17) at the generic level of classification.

Respiratory Endoparesitism of Snakes by Acarina

Various mites have exploited! the respiratory passages of snakes as a biv-

logical niche. Turk (1947), ina review of these, has listed mites of the families

Liponyssidue,, Ixodorhynchidae, Eutonyssidac and Pneumophionyssidae, All

of these, however, belong to the suborder Mesnstigmata.

Vatucurus ipoides is so far the only Trombidioid mite which has been found

to use this niche, Some comment on the genus Hemitrombicula Ewing 1938

will be made below.

Endoparasitism Among the Trombtdlotdea

Among the Trombidioides there are many species parasitic on vertebrates,

the majority of these belonying to the Trombiculidae. Among such parasitic

inites various moves Loward endoparasitism may be noted. At one end of the

scale we may list e.g, Babiangia bulbifera Southcott 1954, which appears to show

the beginning of stich a process of host.adaptation by hiding completely under a

scale of its lizard host, and by having, a flattened body (we may note in passing

some. similarity between the dorsal sentam of B, bylbifera and Vatacarus

ipoides). We may next refer to Schimyastia (Schdngastia) ocylicola Womersley

1952. obtained from the conjunctival sac of Leggada booduga fuvidiventris

(Blyth) (Marrunalia) from Ceylon, Andy (1954, p. 159) commented on the

habitut of this mite, whieh he ploced in the genus Doloisia Oudernans 19LU

(Andy, 1954), and referred to other Trombiculid mites which have assumed au

intrapusal site of parusitization. These have beon recorded also by Fain and

Vercommen-Crandjean (1953). Vercammen-Grancljean (1953), Audy ancl

Vereummen-Grandjcan (1955) and Fain (1955), The group ts still under study,

bnt apparently a number of species have utilized this: niche,

Nevertheless, it is apparent that in Vatacaruy the endoparasitism recorded

is the anvst complete that lias been observed among the ‘lrombidividea (the

skin endoparasitus of the fianily Demadicidac being placed in the Demodicoidca

Banks 1894 (nom. cmend, Banks pro Desmodicoidca Banks 1894, restricted ).

One further mite may be mentioned here, Ewing (1985) deseribed Memi-

trombieula simplex as a new yenus and species (monotypic) an unnsnal mite

with two unequal tarsal claws; later a he made this genus the type of a

subtunily Hemitrorobiculinae. place in the ‘Trembiculidae, This mite was

recorded us yurasitic within the mouth of a North American snake, Elaphe

7 According la Kell (1956) Leticaudee is Uhe only genus of sea-snake which is Inud-

wuing avd prabably therefore Vadacurus is anlikely to he Found in other sea-snakes.

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obyoleta obsoletu (Say), where the mite larvae were “attached between the rows

of teeth on the upper jaw only®; this was the only record for this mite. In

1347 Wharten rejected the genus from the Trombiculidae, but did net re-assign

it. as Lawrence (1949) pointed out, and such only occurred in 1952, when Baker

and Wharten (lve. cit.) synonymised Hemitrombicnla with Limnochares

Lalreille 1796. These latter authors made no comment on the parasitization of

the sake by the larval mite, which must bo very unusual for a Limnochares.

The synonymy proposed should he confirmed by a redescription of Ewing's

H. simplex.

Ipomerphy and Endoparasitism Within the Acarina

The term “ipomorphy” is proposed here to denote a modification of an

animal ta a worm-like or maggot-like shape, in groups not normally sv, The

writer is of the opinion that this word will fulfil a definite need, and has not been

able to find any existing noun available, from consultation with a nurmber of texts

on zoology and parasitology. Reference to the great “Oxford English Diction-

ary” shows no appropriate noun derived from the Greck roots, i and axeidye,

which appear to be the best to tse, nor from the Latin permis. The term scolex

has now mostly taken on a special meaning in zoology. and the writer favours

“jpomerphy” as being in line with current terminology in morphology.

Ipemorphy is seen among various of the Acarina, in groups apparently un-

related, When present, the idiosoma also shows often a degree of annulation-

Thus within the endoparasitic Eriophyidae ( Tetra podili, Trombidiformes ),

which ure plant parasites, and the Demodicidac (Demodicoidea, Trombidi-

formes), as well as the free-living genus Nemutalycus Strenzke 1954 (Nemata-

lyvidae, Trombidifurmes ), such is the case. Within the ‘letranychoidea (Trom-

hidiformes) a similar modification has been recarded by Baker (1948) for

Tenuipalpus eriophyoides Baker 1948, Within the Mcsostigmata similar ipowwer-

phic forms are seen, e.g. among the Slalarachnidac, which are endoparasites af

the respiratory passages of mammals, and the Entonyssidae, which utilize a

similar iological niche in the land snakes. and the Rhinonyssidae, which nse

birds similarly, A recently discovered group of mites, the Gastronyssidae (Sar-

coptiformes), which are endoparastes of bats, also show ipomorphy, These

have been recorded from vither the stomach or the nasal fossae of the hosts

(Fain 1956).

Generally speaking, the presence of ipomorphy within the Acarina Appeitrs

ta go with the adoption of endoparasitism, There are, however, a number of

mites which have made a partial or fawly complete move tewards endopara-

silisin, in which ipompenpide forms have not as yet been observed, e.g. the genus

RiceardocHe (Ereynetidae) and the various Speleognathidae. It would appear

that among the Acarina the development of ipomorpliy must be considered as a

polyphyletic character. Although useful therefore in an ceological classifica-

tion, it cannot be used as a major systematic character,

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SOME NEMATODES FROM FISH FROM HERON ISLAND, QUEENSLAND

BY PATRICIA M. MAWSON

Summary

An unusual larva of Thynnascaris sp. is described from Chaetodon sp. and Cattydon sp.;

Procamallanus sp. is described from Sigmanum nebulosus, and Metabronema magna (Taylor) from

the swim bladder of Caranx speciosus; some variations from the type are recorded in this last

species.

SOME NEMATODES FROM FISH FROM HERON ISLAND,

QUEENSLAND

by Paratcia M, Mawson*

[Read 11 October 1956]

SUMMARY

An unusual larvi: of Uhynnascaris sp. is described front Chaetodon sp. and Cattydon sp.

Procamatlanus sp. is deserihed froin Sizimanwmn pebulosis, and Metabronema magnu. ("Vaylor)

from the swim bladder of Caranx speeiosus; some variations from the type are recorded in

this last species.

This small collection of nematodes was made at Heron Island, off the Queens-

land coast, by ity colleague, Mr. S. J, Edmonds, while on an excursion with the

Zoology Department of the University of Queensland. [am most gratetul to him

for the opportunity of examining these worms.

Metabronema magna (Taylor)

(igs 1-3)

Metabronema magna is now recorded from the golden trevally, Caranx

speciosus, The species is apparently common in the swim bladder of these

fish, of which a large number were examined by Mz, Edmonds. About six

worms was the usual number present in each fish. The description agrees

generally with that given by Taylor (1825, pp. 60-66) and although there are

slight variations it seems certain that the same species is present.

The longest female is 100 mm., the longest male 35 mm, The shortest

female, about 15 mm. long and without eggs, is in copula with a male of about

30. mm.

Taylor describes broken longitudinal striations on the cuticle of the female.

In those from the trevally, the cuticle anterior to the vulva is transversely striated,

aud posterior ta it the longitudinally elongated bosses appear; in older females

these are further ornamented with smaller ridges, almost resembling fingerprints.

The wide lateral alae commence at the level of the base of the oesophagus and

continue past the anus; for most of their length they bear oblique as well as

tranyyerse striae.

In-en face view only the two pairs of sublateral papillae described by Taylor

were seen; in dorsal (and ventral) view, a very small lateral papilla can be

secn on cach side, with a minute amphidial opening auterior to it (Fig, 2)..

The vestibule is rather shorter than the type, especially in the male; it is

440. by 60 in the female, 2902 by 40, in the male. The cervical papillae, nerve

ring, and excretory pore are as described by Taylor, lying, in a young female in

which the vestibule is 400p long, 160y, 510p, and 830, respectively, from the

anterior end of the warm,

The tail of a large female specimen is 460, long, very different from the

100-210, given by Taylor. The vulva is marked by well-developed muscular

lips as described by Taylor; these lie lateral to one another, with a deep $-shaped

Broove between them. The eggs are 89-41, by 20-22», and contain each a coiled

arva.

* University of Adelaide.

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In the male the shape of the spicules is exactly as described by Taylor; the

length of the longer is 1-6-1-7 mm., and of the shorter 0-5-0-6 mm. (1:7-1°8

mim, and 0-39-0-45 mm. in the original description). In the copulating male it

is the shorter spicule which has entered the female, No gubernaculum was seen,

although it was described in the type. The male tail is 500, long (270-310, in

type). The number and arrangement of the caudal papillae is similar in both

collections.

souk

Figs. 1-3.-Metahronema mazna, lateral, dorsal and en facy: views of head; Pig. 4.—

Procarnallanus sp. anterior end. Figs. 5-6.—Thynnascaris sp., 5, aulztior end; 6, tail

of male larva, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and G all ta same scale.

Procamallanus sp.

(Fig. 4)

Several fernale worms belonging to the genus Procamallanus were taken

from the black-spined bream, Sigmanum nebulosus, The species is close to

P. sphacroconchus Térnquist in which the tip of the tail is, however, bifid and

in which the buccal capsule is more elongate, and to P. sigani Yamaguti. The

vulva is further forward in the Australian species than in either of these. In

the absence of males no specific determination has been made,

The worms are up to 19 mm, long. The buceal capsule is nearly as wide

as long, without spiral thickenings or other ornamentation, the base 120p from

the anterior end, and the equatorial diameter L10p, including the 15, thick

walls. "Che anterior muscular part of Lhe oesophagus is 430, long, the posterior

part 750x, The excretory pore is 4004 from the anterior end, The tail is 280,

long, conical, and directed dorsad, and it ends in a simple rounded lip.

The region around the vulva is strongly chitinised, but docs not project

noticeably: it lies at about the end of the first third of the body length, 5-3 mm.

from the head in a specimen 15:3 mm. long. No shelled eggs were seen; the uteri

contain a coiled slender-tailed larva, about 450 long.

Thynnascaris sp.

(Figs. 5-6)

‘Larval worras, all of which appear very similar, were taken from the tusk

fish, Chaetodon sp., and from Catlydon sp. ‘hey are asearids, with three low

lips, short oesophagus, with small ventricnlius, and long appendix and short intes-

final caecum, The tail is conical with short digitiform tip without spines. They

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have been assigned to the genus Thynnascaris because of the presence of a ventn-

culus. A gonad is present as a well-developed tube in two specimens, and in one

ui them is obviously a testis, leading back to the anus; in this specimen there 1s

structure lying dorsal to both reproductive duct and rectum, which is presumably

the anlage of the spicules (Fig. 8). The worms were recorded as from the intes-

tine, but might have been on the outer wall; with them is the larval stage of a

‘Irypanorhynch cestode. The nematodes are enclosed in a loose outer sheath

within which are dark granular masses. It is presumably a 3rd stage larva. as

4th stage in this group show distinct lips and interlabia and a spinous tail.

The developmental stages of Contracaecum spp. and Thynnascaris spp.

larvae in the 2nd intermediate host, and their enclosure in a cyst containin

much granular matter, has been described by Johnston and Mawson (1945.

p. 126),

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A NEW BLENNY (TRIPTERYGIIDAE) AND PIPEFISH (SYNGNATHIDAE)

FROM KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BY T. D. SCOTT

Summary

A new genus and species of Blenny, Brachynectes fasciatus, and a new species of Pipefish,

Corythoichthys flindersi are described and figured. A key is given to the genera of the

Tripterygiidae of Australia.

A NEW BLENNY (TRIPTERYGIIDAE) AND PIPEFISH (SYNGNATHIDAEF)

FROM KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

by T. D, Scorr*

[Read 11 October 1956]

SUMMARY

A new ¢enus and species of Blenny, Brachynectes fasciaéus, and a new species of Pipe

fish, Corythuichthys flindersi are described and figured. A key is given to the genera of the

Triplerygiidge of Australia,

INTRODUCTION

During the past few years, the Museum has received several excellent collec

tions of shallow water, weed-living fishes from Pelican Lagoon, Kangaroo Island,

South Australia. The collections were made by Mr. H. M. Cooper, Assistant

Anthropologist at the South Australian Museum.

A stnall mesh net was towed over the weedy bottom, in approximately two

fathoms of water. In all, five collections were made during different periods

of the year, resulting in a comprehensive sampling of the area.

Family TRIPTERYGIIDAR.

A group of blennies with three dorsal fins and

maderate to large scales.

Key vo THE GENERA OF THE TRIPTERYGJIDAE OF AUSTRALIA. i

1, Lateral line single ab sel ash Dat i 2

Lateral line of two parts _ - - _. 4 = ats

2. Lateral line continued to caudal peduncle... neg . Lepidoblennius

Lateral line ending in middle of side - am a _. Heleogramma

3. Head scaly - _ se a si Pie MP. Gillias

Head naked ton ’ van F or, = 5, . 4

4. Second dorsal shorter than third dorsal i Brachynectes gen. nov.

Second dorsal longer than third dorsal ay * . &

5. No scales between lateral line and back ce Notoclinops

Several rows of scales between lateral line and back a oe a ks

6. Mouth large, reaching posterior border of eye ca Verconectes

Mouth smaller, reachmg anterior half of eye - ¥

7. Dorsal fins close together; no produced rays ..... ree . Vauclusella

Dorsal fins more separated; some rays produced oe Tripterygion

BRACITYNECTES gen, nov,

Beidy short, not much compressed. Covered with ctenoid scales of moderate

sizo, extending on to the breast and belly. Head naked with numerous pores.

Lateral line of two ‘parts, the first short, formed of simple tubes, and separated

by two rows of scales from the second, consisting of incised scales. Three

dorsal fins, close together, the number of spines in the second less numerous than

the number of rays of the third. Mouth large, extending to hind border of

* South Australian Museuni,

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eye. Patches of villiform teeth in both jaws, becoming narrow laterally. No

enlarged teeth. Vomer with patches of similar tceth. No teeth on palatines.

Pectoral rays all simple. Ventrals of two simple rays. Caudal rounded.

Separated from other Australian genera in having the second dorsal fin

shorter than the third. :

Brachynectes fasciatus 3p), nov.

D.iiix13 P12 A.20-21 V.2 C18 Br6

Lat. line 10+ 21, Lat. trans. 2:7.

Fig, 1

Head length 12 mm. (3-9), body depth 10 (4-7), body width § (5-8} in the

total length 47 mm. Snewt 3 (4-0). eye 8 (4:0) im the head. Interorbital space

less than eye, Virst dorsal spine the longest, length 5 mm., spines decreasing

in size posteriorly.

Head large, naked. Several rows of pores below and hehind the eye,

acruss the nape, and on the preopercular margin. Anterior nostrils with a simple

tentacle. A broader supra-orbital tentacle. Lips thick, mouth oblique, maxillary

extending to hind-border of cye. A broad band of villiform teeth anteriorly ia

each jaw, narrowing laterally. No enlarged teeth, Similar teeth in patches on

the vomer. Palatines toothless.

Gill membranes united, free from isthmus. Upper opercular margin incised.

Scales ctenoid, moderate. Latcral line of two parts, a short upper part with

simple tubes, ending below the seventh spine of the second dorsal fin, and a

longer inferior part, consisting of incised scales. Two rows of scales between

the two Igteral lines. Thirty rows of scales between the shoulder and the

caudal fin.

Iersal fins clase together, but not connected at their bases. Second dorsal

shorter than the third.” First dorsal commencing over hind margin of pre-

operculum. Pectoral long, reaching to end of second dorsal fin. All :ays simple,

the suiddle ones produced, Ventrals inserted below the preopercular hind

margin, Caudal rounded, length 10 mm., none of the rays bifurcate.

Colours (in spirit); Head and body fawn, Body with five to six dark bars,

exteruling, down to the row of incised scales, Dorsal fins lightly spotted with

black. Two black veelli on the second dorsal, Anal fin dusky, the border white.

Described from a specimen measuring 47 mm. total length, taken August, 1956,

in Pelican Lagoon, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Type in South Australian

Museum, Reg, No, F.2921,

Material Examined: 31 specimens, range in length 29 mm. to 54 inm,

181

Family SYNGNATHIDAE.

Genus CornyrnaicurHys Kaup.

Coarythoichthys Kaap, 1853, p- 231.

Whitley, 1945 (b), p. 268, designates Syngnathus fasciatus Gray, 1830 (hor Hisse),

as genotype.

Corythoichthys flindersi sp. noy.

lA TAA RS NADIA

D2l C6 P12 AA,

Rings 15-440. Female, no brood pouch.

Head 10 mm. (8-0) in the trunk and (9-1) in the total length 91 min.

Eye 2 (5-0), snout 4 (2-5) in the head. Trunk 30 (2-0) im the candal. Body

depth 4-5 (20), body width 3-2 (28) in the tatal length.

Snont rather short, almost cqual to the postorbital part of the head, Oper-

culum with two distinct keels, which join immediately behind the eye. Head

with a sharp median ridge extending from the tip of the snout to the anterior

interorbital region, A similar median ridge extending from the hind border of

the eye on to the first body ring, Supraorbital ridges sharp, not quite reaching

the dorsal body ridges. A distinct lateral ridge from the angle of the mouth,

ending below the eye.

Trunk with 7 angles, caudal with 4. Lateral trunk ridges not continuous

with upper fail ridges. Lower lateral ridges continuous. Pectoral fin small,

length 2mm. Dorsal fin short, length from origin to insertion 7 mm. Anal fin

minute, with 4 rays. Caudal fin small, length 2 mm.

Colours; Body light fawn. Brown bands on the trink, a bright blue spot

at the top of each band, the space between these spots orange coloured, A

small white spot on the edge of the ventral keel between the brown bands,

marking the separate body rings. Ventral surface yellow to vent, white poste-

riorly. Head brown, with two white stripes on the cheeks, joining below.

Snout yellow below, reddish above.

Type in South Australian Museum, Reg. No. W222.

Affinities; Similar to C. vercot (Waite and Tale, 1921, p. 198), but separ-

ated hy possessing 4 anal rays, absence of ridge from snout to first nostril, two

ridges on operculum and differing in the colour pattern.

, tale Examined: Twa specimens measuring 91 mm, and 94 mm. total

ength,

P Natned atter Captain Matthew Flinders, R.N. who discovered and named

Pelican |.agoon on April 4th, 1802,

Three species af the genus Corythoichthys are now recogniscd from South

Australia, and mav be separated as follows:

1. Length of snout equal to half length of head | oe . phillipi

Length of snout less than half length of head 7 soe

2. Two opercular ridges; 4 anal rays; no ridge from snout to first

nostril 7 So, fein cen ve wn Flinderst

One opercular ridge; 2 anal rays; a ridge from snout to first nostril... — vercoi

182

A further species, Parasyngnathus poecilolaemus (Peters, 1869), which was

placed previously in the genus Corythoichthys by McCulloch (1929), has now

been included in the genus Parasyngnathus by Whitley (1948, a).

REFERENCES

Kavp, J. J., 1853. Arch. Naturges, 19, p. 1.

McCortocu, A. R., 1929. Check-list fishes recorded from Australia.

Prrers, W. C. H., 1869. Monatsb. Akad. Wiss. Berlin.

Waite, E, R., and Harr, H. M., 1921. Rec. S. Aust. Mus., 1, p. 4.

Wuittey, G. P., 1948a, Fish. Dept. Western Aust., Fish. Bull, No. 2.

Wut.ey, G. P., 1948b. Aust. Zook, 11.

183

ABSTRACTS OF EXHIBITS AND LECTURES AT MEETING OF THE

SOCIETY DURING 1956

Summary

ABSTRACTS OF EXHIBITS AND LECTURES AT MEETINGS OF THE

SOCIETY DURING 1956.

April 12—J, Tuomas: Illustrated talk on “Growth problems associated with Pinus

radiata’.

I. M. THomas exhibited a living specimen of fresh-water medusa, Cras-

pedacusta sowerbii and explaincd its life-cycle.

May 10—I. M. Tomas, deputizing for Sir Douglas Mawson, discussed the pro-

gramme for the International Geophysical Year.

S. B. Dickenson: Illustrated talk on “The outlook for uranium”,

June 11—Pror. L. G. H. Huxtey: A talk on “Current research problems of the

Physics Department of the University of Adelaide”.

July 12—H. G, Anprewarrua: A talk on “Current problems in animal ecology”.

Aug. 9—Pror. E. A. Rupn: A talk on “The current Australian search for oil”,

Sept. 1S—F. W. Mooruousr: A talk on “The fishing industry in South Australia”.

Oct. 11—C. G. Srevuens: Presidential address, “The phenology of Australian

Soils”.

Nov. 8—H. B. S. Womerstey: Illustrated talk on “The uses of seaweed”.

I. M. Tuomas exhibited some new Australian Enteropneusta.

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£6275 17 8 £6,275 17 8

Audited and found correct.

the respective institutions,

F. M. ANGEL 1

N.S, ANGEL, A.U.A. Com. {

Adelaide, 11th October, 1956.

Hon.

Auditors

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AWARDS OF THE SIR JOSEPH VERCO MEDAL AND LIST OF FELLOWS,

MEMBERS, ETC., 1956

Summary

AWARDS OF THE SIR JOSEPH VERCO MEDAT,

1939 Pror. Warren Howcrty, F.G.S,

3930 Jown McC, Brack, A.L.5,

1W3. Pror, Sm Dovcias Mawson, O.B,E,, D.Se., BE. FBS,

1933 Pror. J. Bunro~ Crerann, M.D.

19385 Pror. ‘I’. Tauvey Jounston, M,A., D.Sc.

1938 Pro, J. A- Prescotr, DSe., FAC.

1943 Flennent Wonnsiey, A.L.S., F.R.E.S.

1944 Pror, J. G. Woon, D.Se,, Ph.D.

1945 Crom T. Mapican, M.A., B.E., D.Se., £.G.S.

1946 Hexuert M. Hare, O.B.E.

1955) LL. Kren Warp, 1.8.0., B.A,, BE. DSc

1956 N. B. Trvvane, BSc.

LIST OF FELLOWS, MEMBERS, ETC.

AS AT 30th SEPTEMBER, 1956.

Those marked with an asterisk (*) have contributed papers published in the Saciety’s

‘Sransactions, ‘Those marked with a dagger (1+) are Life Members.

Any change in address ur any other changes should be notified to the Secretary.

Note—The publications of the Society are not sent ta those meutnbers whose subscriptions

are In trredr.

Date of

Election Honorany FELLOWws

1949, °Crevanb, Prov. J. B., M.D, Dashwood Road, Beaumont, §.A.—Fellow, 1595-1944:

Vereo Medal, 1933: Council, 1921-26, 1932-37; President, 1927-28, 1940-41, Vice-

President, 1926-27, 1941-42.

1955. °Mawson, Prov. Sm Doveas, O.B.E., D.Se., B.E., FS, University of Adelaide—

Verso Medal, 1931; President, 1924-25, 1944-45; Viee-President, 1925-24, 1925-26;

Council, 1941-43.

1955. °Osuons, Pror. I. G. B., D.Se., 22 Hardwicke: Street, Bulwyn, Victoria—Cuuneil,

1915-20, 1922-24: President, 1925-26: Vice-President, 1924-35, 1926-27,

j955. *Warp, L. K., 15.0., BAL BE, DSc, 22 Northumberland Street, Heathpool,

Murryatville, S.A—Council, 1924-27, 1933-35; Vice-President, 1927-28; President,

1928-30.

FELLOWS

1946. Anum, Pror. A. A. M.D., D.Sc., Ph.D., University of Adelaide.

1953. Apcoce, Miss A., 4 Gertrude Street, Norwood, 5.4.

1951. Arremson, G. D., B.E., Civil Engineering Department, University of Melbourne,

Carlton, Victoria,

1927. *Aupernntan, Poor, A. BR. PhD. D.Sc, F.G.S., University of Adelaide — Council,

1937-42, 1954-55, 1953-56.

1951. Ampenson, Mrs. S. H., B.Sc, Zoology Dept. University of Adelaide, S.A.

1951, Anprrws, J., M.B., B-S., 40 Seafield Avenue, Kingswood, 5.4.

1935. °AnpnewaRTHA, HF. G., M.Ag.Se., D.Sc,, Zovlogy Dept, University of Adelaide —

Council, 1949-50; Vice-President, 950-51, 1952-53; President, 1991-52.

1035. *Awprewantira, Mus. H, V., B-AgrSc., M.Sc, (nee 1 V. Steele), 28 Claremont

Avenue, Netherhy, S.A.

1929. *Ancen, F. M., 34 Follartan Road, Parkside, S.A.

$930. *Awaer, Miss T,. VL, M.de,, c/o Mrs. C. Angel, 2 Mowre Strect, Toorak, Adelaide, S.A-

1945, "Nancrerrt, H. K, Leth, 2 Abbotshall Roacl, Lower Mitcham, S.A.

1950. Brascey, A. K., Harris Street, Marden, $.A.

1950. Brew, R. G., BAySe., R.A. Lysewand Park, Mil-Lel, via Mount Gambier, 5.A.

1932, Bec, P, R,, D.D-Se., L.0.5,, Shell House, 170 North Terrace, Adelaide.

1028, Trst, R. J. DSe., FAG... Waite Tastitate (Private Mail Bag), Adelaide.

1954. Brace, A. B., AS.AS.M., M/UM.M,, 36 Woodernft Avenue, SL, Georges, S.A.

1934, Track. E. C.. M.B., BS. Magill Read, Tranmere, Adelaide.

1950. Bonnrm, Ni J.. M.B., B.S., J-R.CLS. (Eng.), FR.AG.S., 40 Barnard Strect, North

Adelaide, 3.A,

1945. }*RowyrHon, C. W., B.Sc, A-A.C.L, Romalo Honse, Romalo Avenne, Magill, ‘S.A.

1940. Bonyrrow, Sm J. Lavineton, 263 Last Terrace, Adelaide.

1945. °Hoonsaca, C. D., M.Sc,, B.Se.For., 6 Caltic Avenue, South Road Park, $.A.

1947, *Bowes, D. R., Ph.D., MSc, D.1.G., F.G.S., Geology Department, The University,

Glasgow, Scotland.

186

Date of

Elveticn

3999,

19d4.

1925,

1922,

1953.

1929.

1953-

1949.

1939.

1956,

1556.

1953.

TrookMan, Mrs. Ho D. (new A, Harvey), B.A., Meadows, S.A. ;

Bunce, Miss N. T., M.Se,, C.S,L8.0,, Diy, Plant Industry, P.O. Box 109, Can-

berra, AGT.

Bunvos, H, 5., D.Se,, University of Adeluide—Couneil, 1946-47, 1947-48, 1048-49,

*Casrpurun, Pror T. D.. D.D.8¢,, D.se,, Dental Dept., Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide—

Couned, 1928-32. 1935, 1942-45; Viee-President, 1932-34; President, 1934-35.

Canten, A, N,,. BSc, 70 Madoline Street, Burwood, £13, Vietoria.

ae W. M.B., B.S. 7 Walter Street, Hyde Park, Adelaide, §.A.—Treasuver,

1933-38.

Crorsien, B.A. evo Departinent of Mines, Adelaide, S.A,

Couuver, F, S., Ceolowy Department, University of Queensland,

*Corron. B. C., S.A. Museum, Adelaide—Cuunell, 1943-46, 194849; Vico-Presirlerit,

1949-50, L951; President, 1950-51,

Chawroxnp, A, Bi, B.Sc., Dept. of Mines, Adclaide.

Daiter, B., PhD. S.A, Museurn,

Danze, D. M.S, MLB. BChir., MAGS. LRP. BA, Institute ot Medical aad

Veterinary Science. Mrome Road, Adelicdle,

Davirwow, A. G. L. PhD. B.Se.. c/o Burns Philp ‘Trpst Go: 7 Bridge Street,

Sydney, NSW.

Detanp, GM, M... BS., D.P.IT, D.T.M., 29 Gilbert Strect, Goodwood, S.A.—

Council, 1949-51, 1954-57; Wice-Prevident, (951-52, 1953-54; President, 1952-53.

Piceisson, 8, B., M.Sv., oo Departinent of Mines, 3), Flinders Street, Adeluide, S.A —

Council, 1949-31, 1954-56; Vice-President, 1951-52, 1953-54; Presidene, 1952-33,

Drx, K. V., Hospitals Department, Rundle. Strect. Adelaide, S.A.

Dunxtone, 8. M. L., MB, BS. 170 Payneham Road, St. Peters, Adelaide

Dwyven, J, M., M03., B.S., 105 Port Road, Hindntarsh,, S.A,

“Banvtry, Miss C. M,, AP-Se., University of Adcliide—Couaril, 1943-46.

“Epsronps, 8. J., BA, M.Se., Zoology Department, University af Adelaide—Couneil,

__ 1954-55; Propramme Seeretary, 1955-56; Seeretary, 1956-57.

*Hoquisi, A. G,, £9 Farrell Street, Glenelg, S.A.—-Cpuncil, 1949-1953,

Encwiek, A. Drrernut., Botanic Gardens, Adelaide.

*Tinnayson, H. H,, 305 Ward Street, North Adelaide—Corneil, 1997-40.

Fisten, R. H., 263 Goodwood Road, Kinys Park, 5.4.

*Fry, WH. K., DSO, M.D. BS. B.Se, FRAC? Town Hall, Adelaide—Councif,

1933-37; Vice-President, 1937-38, 1939-40; President, 1938-39:

Gres, KE, T. (De.), Pad, M.Sc, DLC. S.A. Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide

Ginson, A. A., A.W.A.S.M,, Geologist, Mines Department, Adelaide:

“GLAFSENBA,, M. b,, D.Sc, c/o Geology Department, University of Adelnide—Courcil,

1952-54.

Goveney, F. k., Box $31 H. G.P.On, Adelside,

[Govvsack, H., Coromandel Valley, 8.A.

Guren, J. W., G Bedford Avenue. Subiaco, Wost Australi.

Grreie, ET, D., 13 Dunrubin Road, Brighton, $.A,

Gross, G. PF. M.Se., South Australian Museurn, Adelaide—Secratary, 1950-53.

Gurry, D. |., B.Sc. c/o W.A. Petroleum Co,, 25! Adelaide Terrace, Perth. WA.

“Hare. H. M., O.R.E, c/o S.A. Museum—Verco Medal, 146; Gouneil, 1951-34,

1950-33, 1956-57; Vice-President, 1934-36, 1937-38; President, 1936-37; Treusurer,

1938-30, 1953-56.

Hate, D, R., Tea Tree Gully, S.A.

tHancocx, N. L., 3 Bewdley, 66 Beresford Road, Kosa Bay, .S,W,

*Hansen, [ Y., B.A. 34 Herbert Road, West Croydon, S.A,

*Elarpy, Mus. J. E. (nee A, C, Beckwith), M.&e,, Bos 62, Smithton, Tas,

Hanes, J. I. B.Sc.,.c/a Waite Institute (Private Mail Bag), Adelaide

Hernror, RG, B.Agr.Sc., 49 Halsbury Avenue, Kingswood, S.A,

Hinton, F, M,, B.Avr.Se. 17 Kay Avenue, Berri, $A,

Rocsine, L, J,, The School, Scott's Greek, 5.A,

*Hossrecp, P.S., Ph.D., 132 Fisher Street, Fullarton, S.A, ;

Humure, DS. W., MP.S., J-P., 238 Payneliam Road, Payneliam, $,A.

Hourron, J, 'T., B.Se., 18 Emily Avenue, Clapliam,

Troutn, P., J4 Wyatt Road, Burnside, $A.

*Jessup, H. W., MSc, cefo C.S.LN.O., Canberra, A.C.T.

*Jonns. Bi. K., B.Se., Department of Mines, blinders Street, Adelaide, §.A.

Kears, A. 1... B.E., c/o North Broken Hill Litd,, Kraken Hill,

+Kuaxiran, i. M., Ph.D., M.B, FR.G.S., Khakhar Buildings, C.P. Tank Road, Bom-

bay, Intlia.

*Kinc, D., M.Se., c/o Depariment af Mines, Flinders Street, Adelaide. a

"Krsemany A, W., Ph.D., University of Adelaide—Secretary, 1945-48; Vise-Presideng,

1948-49, 1950-51; President, 1949-50,

187

Date of

Elevtion

1922. Liunpon, G, Ay M.D. BS. FRCP, AMD. Building, King William Street, Adelaide,

1048, Loruras, ‘T. KR. N., N.DET. (NZ), Director, Botantc Gardens, Adelaide—Treasurer,

1952-33; Council, 1953-57. ,

1081. *Lunenoox, Mas. N, A, M.A, PhD, DLC, F.C.8., Department of Mines, 34

Flinders Street, Adelaide:

(953, Maxczern, D. A. B.Se. (Toms.J, Waite Institute, Adelaide,

1939. Mausiane, Ll. J, MAgeSe, Ph.D., Waite Institute (Private Mail Bag), Astolaide-

Cuuneil, 1945-52,

1920, Mayo, Sut Hexwner, LLB. O.C., 19 Marlborough Street, College Purk, 5.4,

1950. Mayo. G. M. 6. BAsSe,, PhD. 146 Melbourne Street, North Adhelatede.

1943, MeCanruy, Mrs D. F., BA, BSe., 70 Halton Tenace, Kensington Park.

1953. McGanteey, fs B., M.D, DiSe, (Edin.), Institute of Medical andl Veterinary Scieuce,

Frome Koad, Adelaide.

1948, Migtanniey R_N,, M.B.E., B.Sc, B.Agr.Se., Roswsorthy Agricultural College, Rose

worthy, SoA,

uaa. (*Mimas, Ke OW, Dib, V-G.S., 11 Chivch Road, Mitcham, 5.4.

Lost. Mines, J, AT, M.A. B.Chir, (Cant.), University vE Otago, NvZ.

1953, \irewk KL, FGA, 14 Burlington Street, Walkerville, S.A.

1999, Muneaant, V. dL, T Lewthwaite Strect, Whyallit West, 5-4,

1925, tMoromon, PRoe, Sm We. K.CMLG., MLA. TSe., Pitzroy ‘Poercvor, Veuspecr, S.A,

1933. Murexera, Prom M, L,, Mise. c/a Tlder’s Trustee and Bxeentar Go, Ltd, 37 Carrie

Street. Adulaide,

fOSl. Marcher. F. J., e/a The South Australian Museunt, North Terrace, Acdliicde.

1938, Meonnouss, FP) W., M-Sc., Chief Inspector ot Visheries, Simpson Buildings, Gawler

Phicu, Adelaide.

1936. °Mounrroun, GC, P., 25 First Averme, St. Peters, Adelie.

O14. Munrecta. J. W., Engineering and Water Supply Dept., Vietoria Squire, Ade liicte,

144, Ninsus, A. BR. BA. BDA. 62 Sheffield Strect. Malvern, S.A.

1952. Noone, H. V. Vi, c/o Union Bank of Australia, Adeluide,

1945. °Nowrscore, K, H. BAgr-Sce., ALAS. Waite listitute (Mrivate Mail Bing), Adelaide

1930, QOckexvpen, GC. P., BoA. School Tlouse, Box 63,, Kimbi, S.A.

1956. O'Driscos, EB. S., B.Sc., 9 Vioall Street, Dover Gardens, S.A.

1937. “Pankiw, L. W., MiSe., AST.C. e/o Mines Dept, Adelyide—Secretary, 193-56.

Viee-Prewident, 150-57

149, Panginsom, B,J, BeSo, Whilwarta Koad, Balaklava, S.A.

929, Paorn, ALG. ALA, BSe, LO VAlton Avenue, Bulkiton Rstate, S.A.

2h "Pre, GC. S., DSe., Waite Institute (Private Miol Bay), Adeduide—Couneil, 1441-4/5,

Vies-Prusident, L345, POB-AT: Presideut, M45-46,

1948, Pownim, J. kK, Se, COLO, Keith, S.A,

19. Prat, Tt. G., SL Park Terrace. North Unley, 5.1.

1923. *Paescorr, Pror. J. A. C.B.E.. DiSe, FRAG, PS. 62 Grove Kowd, Moats

Bonk, SwA—Veres Metal, 1936, Council, 1927-30, 1935-39; VinePresieleur,

1030-32: President, 1932-33; Editor, PA5-57,

L445. *Pryor, L. D., MSe, Dip.Por., 32 La Perouse Street, Griffith, Canherra, ACT.

1950. "Rarucas, J. IL, M.Se.. West Anstralian Petroleum Co. Perth, WA,

1951. BRaysom, P.. B.Sc. c/a Botany Department, Giaversity of Adelaide,

1944. Pacracan, D. S., M-Se., BeAgr Se, CS1TO., Division of Nutrition, Adelatde.

147, Hivern, W. RB, BSc. e/a Seripps duslilutinn of Ovcanberuphy, Dept, of Palaron-

tology, La Jolla, California, T.5.4.

147, Fox, C. EL. 42 Waymonth Avenue, Glineore, S.A,

1953. Kocrns, Puow, $, W. P., Ph.D., Zoology Department, University of Adehide,

1951. Rows, $. A., 22 Shelley Street, Fule, 5.4,

1951, Rown, S. L., BSc, Gordon Institue of “vechuoligy, Geeloag, Vietoria,

1950, Rupp, Pror. B. A. B.Sc., AM., University of Adelaile, S.A,

[D51, Tussunn, Lb. Ly, c/o High School, Prot Pirie, S.A,

1945. Byaura, J. Ry Old Penola Mstate, Ponoli, S.A.

1933. Scuxumer, M., M.B., BS. 275 North ‘Yerrace, Adehiide.

1951. *Seotr, T. D., MSc, S.A. Mnsenia, North ‘Lerraca, Adelaide, S.A.—2rogranime

Seeretery, 1953-54, 1056-57.

1924, 8Sraxrr, R. W., M.A., B.Se., Engineering aul Water Supply Depurhioent, Vietoria

Square, Adclaide—Seeretary, 1960-35; Council, 1937-38; View-Prosident, 1938-99,

1940-41; President, 1939-40.

$995. *Suzann, 1, Port Elliot. S.A,

1056. °Stmanp, Dr. K., M.Se., Fisheries Research Diy, CS1.R.0., University of WA

Nedlands, W-A,

1954, Stmpuerp, R. G., BSc. ¢/o Department of Mines, Adclaide,

1934, Suoweerety, H. C., 57 Canterbury Avenue, Trinity Gardens, 8,A.

168

Date uf

Election

1949,

1925,

1941.

1941,

1936.

1947.

1936

1951,

1947,

1949.

1938;

T9585,

1932.

1946.

195),

1934.

1924).

1O56.

1944.

1038.

L940),

L923,

1955,

1925,

LO5O,

1953,

1954.

1956,

1954.

1846.

150,

1946,

1933.

1954.

144,

19255,

1950,

1953.

1944,

Smiuson, D. A., M.B., B.S., The Manor House, Great Haseley, Oxtordshire, England,

tSmirn, T. E. Bane, B.A., 25 Currie Strect, Adelaide.

“SuitH, ‘T, L., BSe., Dept. of Ceography, University of Sydney, N.S.W.

*Sourucorr, H. Y;, M.T, 5.S., DOILM. & IL, 13 Jasper Street, Hyde Purk, §.A—

Gawneil, 1949-51, 1952-53; Treasurer, 1951-52; Vice-President, 1953-54, (955-36:

Frestdent, 1954-55.

Sourmwvoon, A, R.. M.D.. M.S, (Adel.), M.B.C.P., 170 North Terre, Adelaide,

*Srranr, R, L., Ph.D., Botany Department, University of Adelaide—Cauncil, 1051-,

{*Seurec, BR, C., M.Sc. 5 Baker Street, Somerton Park,

STEApMan, Rev. W. K., & Blairgowrie Roud, St. Georges, SA.

Sruruinc, M. b., B.Ag.Se., Horticultural Branch, Department of Agriculture, Bor

YOL B, G.P.O., Adelaide.

“Spry, A. H., M.Se., Geology Department, University of ‘Tasmania.

1952-54: Vice-President, 1954-55, 1956-57; President, 1935-56.

Swaine, C, TD, MLB, BS. Repatristion Sanatorium, Belair, S.A,

Swan, D. C., M.de.. Waite Institute (Private Mail Bay), Adelaide — Seeretary,

1940-42; Vice-President, 1946-47, 1948-49: President, 1947-48; Cauneil,, (953-57,

Swann; F. J. W., Box 136, FO, Burnie, Tasmania,

Swaksen P., MAg.Sea, G18 Seaview Road. Granye, §.A.

Symons, LG. 85 Murray Street, Lower Mitcham, S.A. — Eclitr, 1947-55: Council,

1955-57.

*Taynon, J. K., B.A. M.Se.. Waite Institute (Private Mail Baw). Adelaide—Gouneil,

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Secretary, 1948-50; Council, 1950-53; Vice-President. 1955-58. President, 1956-57,

°THomas, Mus. 1. M. (nee P. Mi. Mawson), M.Sc., 36 King Street, Brighton,

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1945-49; Librarian, 1952-57,

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Verrcn, J. 'T., Box 92, Port Lincoln, S.A.

WAREMAN, R, A., B.A. M.A, Ph.D, Northwestem University, Fyanston, Ulinois,

TSA,

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*Woonarp, G, D., B.Se., 1 Brigalow Avenue, Kensington Gardens, S.A,

Woopnouse. L, R., 15 Robert Strect, North Unley, S.A. ,

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GENERAL INDEX

Summary

GENERAL INDEX

Names printed in italics as separate entries indicate that the farms are new to science,

Aboriginal Marriage and Kinship:

H. K. #ry ,, ; . If

Acanthocephala (Australian) No. 10: ;

S. J. Edmonds ... F — . 76-80

Avarina (New Genera and Species)

from Hats from New Guinea,

Philippines and Australia; EL.

Womersley 4 \. 5 _ 67-73

Acamutacerus (The Genus) I. De-

scription of three New Species

from ‘l'rinity Bay, North Queens-

land: Tl. V. Southeote 146-155

Acomatacaryus coaki 146

Acometacarus langani 153

Acomatacatus mathew 149

Atuxoacevithlum, bidentioulatum 25

Bittium SSenethittint) subgranariun ay

Blenny (2 new) and Pipefish from

Kangyrou Island, South Australia:

T..D. Seatt ’ * 180-183

Brachynectes fasciatus 181

Brookes, H. M,; ‘he Cocvoiden

Nuturalised in South Australia _ 81-90

Cerithiclla (Coxelluria) superspiralis 33

Costodes from Cormorants from

South Australia: H.C, Clark 124-154

Clark, H. G,: Gestodes freer Cor-

morants from South Australia 134-134

Comoiden (Tomoptera) Naturalised

in South Austritlia: H. M. Brookes 81-99

Corythoiehthys flindersi.. 182

Dated Tartangan Implement Site from

Cape Martin, South-Bast of South

Australia; N. B. Tindale 109-123

Edmonds, 8. J.: Australian Acantho-

eephula No. 10 - 7 . 76-80

Forbes, B. G.: Stratigraphic Succes-

sion Kast of Grey Spur, South Aus-

tralia : . . 59-66

Frankenea (a new) from South Ans-

tralia: KR. Melville " 144-145

Frankonia plicata ; 144

Fry, H, K.: Concerning Aboriginal

Marriage and Kinship . = . 146

Geology and Subsurface Waters of

the Area Kast of Deep Well, Alice

Springs Distrist, Northern Terri-

tory: J. Rade _ = U 5L-97

Hyputrochus semiplicutus ‘ 81

Ludbronk, N, Ho: The Molluscan

Fauna of the Pliocene Strata

Underlying the Adelaide Plains,

Part lV b oe . LT-57

191

Marine freeliving Nematodes from

Sonth Australia, Part 1: P.M, Maw-

Sor _ b. -

Mawson, P. M.: Marine freeliving

Nematodes from South Australia

Mawson, P. M.: Some Nematodes

from Fish from Ueron Island,

Queensland - 177-179

Melville, R.; A new Frankenia trom

98-108

98-108:

South Australia _ = 144-145

Metuncholaimus brevispicum 101

Mothisean Fauna of the Pliocene

Strata underlying the Adelaide

Plains, Part TV: N. H. Ludbrook

Nematodes from Fish from Heron

Island, Queensland: P. M. Maw-

‘son | . . ’ 177-179

Newnyobia luzoneasis ; .

Neotrombidium tridentifer

Notoluelaps noo guinen 67

Plesiolaclaps miniopterus

Pseudoponorchis hydromauris

Rade, J.: Geology and Subsurface

Waters of the Arca Lust of Deep

Well, Alice Springs District,

Northern ‘Verritory ». 91-97

Seatt, T. D.: A New Blenny (Trip-

terygiidae) and Pipefish (Syngna-

thidse) from Kangaroo Island,

South Australia . 180-183

Seila (Notoseila) triplanicincte 34

Sontheott, R. V.: Rediseovery of

Ctenerythraeus Berlese (1918)

with redeseription, and_ its

synonomy with Spathulathrombium

Womersley 1945 = . 135-143

Sontheott, BR. Vi: The Genus Acoma-

tucarus, I, Description of “lee

New Species fram Trinity Bay,

North Qucensland = _ gt 146-155

Sontheott, K. Vo; The Genus Neo-

trombidium, U1, Further Notes on

Systematics with a Description of

a New Spevics from North QOneens-

land i et . 156-164

Southeott, R. V.: On VWatacarus

ipoides, 2 New Respiratory Ende-

parasite from a Pacific Sea-snake 165-176

_ LT-5T

Steineria pulehra - — 108

Stvatigraphic Succession East of Crey

Spur, South Australia: B, $

Forbes . . vs 59-66

Syrmola ( Agutha) pruefasciata 40

Syrnola ( Evelynella) acdelaidensis —. 2

‘findale, N. B.: A Dated Tartangim

Implement Site. from Cape Martin,

South-East of South Australia 109-123

Triphora (Isotriphora) salisburyensis 35

Triphora ( Notosinister) praegranifera

Tuckerella (a New Species of ) from

South Australia: H. Womersley ..

Tuckerella spechtae be cf

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) adelaidensis

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) currongae ..

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) mappingae

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) widningae ..

Turbonilla (Chemnitzia) wurongae ...

Turritella (Colospira) platyspiroides

192

Valsantia spectabilis

Vatacarus ipoides ..

Womersley, II: New Genera and

Species of Acarina from Bats from

New Guinea, Philippines and

Australia bs pre it:

Womersley, H.: A New Species of

Tuckerella (Acarina) from South

Australia . 7 %

166

. 67-72

. 13-75

CONTENTS

H. K. Fry: Concerning Aboriginal Marriage and Kinship

N. H. Lupproox: The Molluscan Fauna of the Pliocene Strata Underlying

aa neo Plains. Part aor pasa tsa to Struthio-

arldae oh

B. G. Forses: Stratiovapbié 5 Succession East of Grey Spur, South Austialla

H. WomenrsLeEy: New Genera and apecies of Acarina from Bats from New

Guinea, Philippines and Australia . e leat ter ae

H. Womerstex: A New Species of Tuckerella itsrion. saci sae so das

Tuckerellidae) from South Australia Oe i

S. J. EpmMonps: Australian Acanthocephala No. 10 ...

H. M. Brooxes: The Coccoidea putts) Naturalised in South Aus-

tralia: an Annotated List _...

J. Rave: Geology and Subsurface Waters of the Area East of Deep Well,

Alice Springs District, Northern Territory

P. M. Mawson: Marine Freeliving Nematodes from South Sagat Part I

N. B. Trypate: A Dated Tartangan pete Site from pic Martin,

South-East of South Australia

H. G, Ciarx: Cestodes from Cormorants from South acetie

R, V. Sourncotr: Rediscovery of Ctenerythraeus Berlese 1918 (Acarina,

Trombidiidae ), with as pala aw and its a as with Mpa ape

thrombium Womersley 1945 .,

R. MEtvitLe: A New Frankenia ack South aeaeclig

R. V. Souracotr: The Genus Acomatacarus (Acarina : Trombiculidae).

os DeseRu ee of Three New epee from ee Bay, North eycene

R. V. Sourscotr: The Cans Nsctionbiaenn (Acarina : Leeuwenhoe-

kiidae). II. Further notes on Systematics, with a rg of a

New Species from North Queensland a

R. V. Sourascotr: On Vatacarus Ipoides, N. Gen., N. 1. Sp. ere Trom-

bidioidea), A New Respiratory Endoparasite from a Pacific Sea-snake

P. M. Mawson: Some Nematodes from Fish from Heron Is., Queensland

T. D. Scorr: A New Blenny SPE EE i wah and to a sSyeeeiiae}

from Kangaroo Island, South Australia ..

Abstract of Exhibits and Lectures, 1956

Balance Sheet, 1956 ..

Awards of the Sir ypeeets) Verco Medal and List of Fellows, , Members,

etc,, 1956:

156

180

185

186