4circle Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hello, I have an old trilobite labelled "Ogygia" which I'm struggling to find in a modern reference book - is this name now superseded by the genus Ogygiocarella? Or is Ogygia still a valid name that I just haven't found yet? I know there are a few trilobite experts here, a spot of expert insight would be greatly appreciated here please! Many thanks! [i didn't know whether it was legitimate to post this in the 'ID' forum so put it here] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 The genus Ogygia was surpressed in 1983 by the ICZN (Opinion 1259). According to Jell & Adrain (2002), over the last 150 years the name has been applied to nine different trilobites including Ogygopsis klotzi from North America. If you post a photo we can figure out which one you might have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4circle Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 The genus Ogygia was surpressed in 1983 by the ICZN (Opinion 1259). According to Jell & Adrain (2002), over the last 150 years the name has been applied to nine different trilobites including Ogygopsis klotzi from North America. If you post a photo we can figure out which one you might have. Ahh thanks. That would explain it It's here https://flic.kr/p/nCXLiw I'm afraid it's not a perfect specimen but a suggestion would be greatly appreciated, many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4circle Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 And it's from the Llandeilo (Ordovician) of Wales if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 It looks like a good match for Ogygiocarella which Salter (1849) initially referred to Ogygia buchii. That seems to be a plausible explanation for the label confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4circle Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Great, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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