Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 May 2009
The Globigerina Limestones of the Maltese Islands consist of a series of beds of varying character, the upper portions of which belong to the Lower Langhian, while the lower are referred to the Upper Aquitanian. The formation extends throughout both islands, but in the north-western and western portions it is masked by overlying beds of clays, greensands, and limestones, of Tortonian and of Helvetian age.
page 503 note 1 For the determination of the Gorgonidæ I am indebted to Professor Angelli, Università di Roma.
page 503 note 2 Mr. G. F. Harris, F.G.S., kindly determined the Scalariæ
page 505 note 1 Bicarbonate of iron would be formed by the reaction of iron-oxide, and carbonic-oxide derived from decaying organic matter.
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page 509 note 1 Most probably all the Sirenian remains found in Malta are referable to the genus Halitherium.—Edit. Geol. Mag.