Bicyclina ( FORAM ), a new peneroplid genus from

Abstract

A new genus of larger foraminifera, Bicyclina (type: Cycledomia iranica) n. gen., from the Mishrif limestone ( Late Cenomanian )in Rifaiy area of southern Iraq is described and figured .This new form belongs to the family Peneroplidae.The difference with other genera showing comparable structures and the stratigraphic position are described.