Reconstruction of Oligocene and Neogene freshwater fish faunas-an actualistic study on cypriniform otoliths
Author
Schulz-Mirbach, Tanja
Author
Reichenbacher, Bettina
text
Acta Palaeontologica Polonica
2006
51
2
283
304
journal article
10.5281/zenodo.13643922
1732-2421
13643922
Barbus barbus
(
Linnaeus, 1758
)
Fig. 9
.
Material and dimensions
.—See
Table 2
.
Description
.—The general shape is rounded to quadratic in the anterior portion and strongly tapering posteriorly. Thus, the shape may resemble a hook. The anteromedial edge is a small hump and placed closely to the anterior margin. The antero− and posterolateral edges are angular and prominent.
Remarks
.—Regarding the irregular curvature of the medial margin, it is not clear where the posteromedial edge should be located. Besides the special general shape, the deep incision is a significant character.