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Whatley, R.C., Downing, S.E., Kesler, K. and Harlow, C.J. (1984a) New species of the ostracod genus Bradleya from the Tertiary and Quaternary of D.S.P.D.P. sites in the southwest Pacific. Revista Espanola de Micropaleontologia 16, 265–298.
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Whatley, R. C.; Downing, S. E.; Kesler, K.; Harlow, C. J.
1984
New species of the ostracod genus Bradleya from the Tertiary and Quaternary of D.S.P.D.P. sites in the southwest Pacific
Revista Espanola de Micropaleontologia
16: 265-298
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Holotype BMNH OS 7063, geounit Pacific Ocean, identified as Bradleya metamorphica Whatley, Downing, Kesler & Harlow, 1984
Unknown type BMNH OS 7085, geounit Queensland, identified as Bradleya caudata Whatley, Downing, Kesler & Harlow, 1984
 Description

"Large, robust. Elongate, sub-rectangular to sub-ovate. Anterior broadly rounded, asymmetrically so in LV extremity ... [details]

 Description

Small, moderately robust. Elongate, subrectangular to sub-ovate in lateral view. Anterior regularly convex in RV; ... [details]

 Description

Medium, moderately thin-shelled. Sub-rectangular to quadrate. Anterior regular convex and densely denticulate; ... [details]

 Description

"Small, moderately robust. Sub-quadrate. Anterior margin broadly rounded, asymmetrically so in LV. Posterior ... [details]

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Medium, moderately robust. Sub-ovate to sub-rectangular in lateral view. Anterior margin symmetrically rounded. ... [details]

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Small, sub-rectangular. Anterior broadly but asymmetrically rounded, more so in LV, with extremity below ... [details]

 Description

Medium, moderately robust. Sub-rectangular. Anterior margin broadly and asymmetrically convex with extremity below ... [details]

 Description

Small to medium. Elongate, sub-ovate to subrectangular. Anterior margin broadly rounded, posterior truncate to ... [details]

 Description

Small, heavily calcified. Sub-quadrate to subrectangular. Anterior margin strongly asymmetrical with extremity ... [details]

 Description

Medium, sub-rectangular; moderately robust. Anterior broadly rounded almost symmetrically so. Posterior truncate. ... [details]

 Description

Small heavily calcified. Sub-rectangular. Anterior braodly and asymmetrically convex denticulate; extremity below ... [details]

 Diagnosis

“An elongate and caudate species of Bradleya with a bold reticulum; muri sharp and of high relief. Bridge ... [details]

 Diagnosis

A small, moderately robust, sub-rectangular species of Bradleya with a moderately strong, labyrinthine reticulum. ... [details]

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Medium, rather weakly calcified. Sub-rectangular to quadrate. Ventro-Iateral ridge strong, straight with large ... [details]

 Diagnosis

"A small, well calcified species of Bradleya with a robust and well developed reticulum. Muri bold, of moderate to ... [details]

 Diagnosis

A medium, moderately robust, elongately sub-ovate to sub-rectangular species of Bradleya. Reticulum an irregular ... [details]

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Sub-rectangular species of Bradleya with strong, flange-like ventro-Iateral ridge bearing a large, posteriorly ... [details]

 Diagnosis

A medium, moderately well-calcified species of Bradleya with a low, rather poorly developed reticulum. Muri low, ... [details]

 Diagnosis

Elongate, subrectangular to subovate and weakly caudate species of Bradleya with welldeveloped reticulum. Muri ... [details]

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A small, thick-shelled species of Bradleya with an extremely suppressed ocular ridge and flattened antero-dorsal ... [details]

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Sub-rectangular, moderately robust species of Bradleya. Dorsal margin of LV with prominent anterior hinge ear and ... [details]

 Diagnosis

A small, heavily-calcified species of Bradleya with a robust and well developed reticulum. Ventro-Iateral and ... [details]

 Dimensions

Holotype OS 7063 - length 0,78mm; height 0,49mm Paratype OS 7064 - length 0,81mm; height 0,47mm Paratype OS 7065 ... [details]

 Etymology

“Derivatio nominis. L. Referring to the unusually produced posterior margin of this species" (Whatley, Downing, ... [details]

 Etymology

L. Referring to the labyrinthine nature of the ornament.  [details]

 Etymology

L. Alluding to the apparent restriction of this species to the Lord Howe Rise.  [details]

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"Referring to the pronounced increase in calcification of the valves and rationalization of the reticulum at the ... [details]

 Etymology

L. Alluding to the densely reticulate nature of this species.  [details]

 Etymology

L. Referring to the skeleton-like nature of the reticulum. [details]

 Etymology

Gr. With reference to the ongms of this species in the bathyal realm of the Lord Howe Rise. [details]

 Etymology

L. Referring to the close similarity of this species to B. dictyon (Brady) 1880 [details]

 Etymology

L. Alluding to the small size of this species with respect to other species of the genus. [details]

 Etymology

Referring to the type locality of the species on the Queensland Plateau. [details]

 Etymology

L. Alluding to the solid and robust carapace of this species. [details]

 Stratigraphy

"Section 4, Level 90-95 cms. Miocene, Zone N. 14." (Whatley, Downing, Kesler & Harlow, 1984: 281) [details]