Didier MERLE
Author publications
Books
Lutetian Stratotype
MERLE D. (ed.) 2025. - Lutetian Stratotype. Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, Paris, 403 p.(Stratotypes ; 2).
Stratotype Danien
MONTENAT C. & MERLE D. 2018. — Stratotype Danien. Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, Paris, 480 p. (Patrimoine géologique ; 9).
Edited book
Stratotype Lutétien
MERLE D. (coord.) 2008. — Stratotype Lutétien. Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris ; Biotope, Mèze ; BRGM, Orléans, 288 p. (Patrimoine géologique ; 1).
Articles
New Cenozoic Muricidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from Europe
MERLE D., PACAUD J.-M., LEDON D. & GORET B. 2024. — New Cenozoic Muricidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from Europe. Geodiversitas 46 (15): 495-551. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2024v46a15. http://geodiversitas.com/46/15
First evidence of cannibalism in Crassimurex (s. s.) calcitrapa (Lamarck, 1803) (Gastropoda, Muricidae) from the Lutetian of the Paris Basin (France)
MERLE D., GOLDSTEIN D. H. & MCKINNEY M. L. 2024. — First evidence of cannibalism in Crassimurex (s. s.) calcitrapa (Lamarck, 1803) (Gastropoda, Muricidae) from the Lutetian of the Paris Basin (France). Geodiversitas 2024 (13): 457-470. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2024v46a13. http://geodiversitas.com/46/13
Description of four new species of Muricidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from the Philippines and the Caribbean area
MERLE D. & GARRIGUES B. 2011. — Description of four new species of Muricidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from the Philippines and the Caribbean area. Zoosystema 2011 (4): 557-575. https://doi.org/10.5252/z2011n4a7
New muricid species (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from French Guiana
MERLE D. & GARRIGUES B. 2008. — New muricid species (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from French Guiana. Zoosystema 2008 (2): 517-526.
Nucellopsis (Gastropoda, Muricidae), a new genus from the paralic domain of the European Palaeogene
MERLE D. 2005. — Nucellopsis (Gastropoda, Muricidae), a new genus from the paralic domain of the European Palaeogene. Comptes Rendus Palevol 4 (1-2): 177-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2004.11.005
New species of Eocithara Fischer, 1883 (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Harpidae) from the Early Paleogene with phylogenetic analysis of the Harpidae
MERLE D. & PACAUD J.-M. 2004. — New species of Eocithara Fischer, 1883 (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Harpidae) from the Early Paleogene with phylogenetic analysis of the Harpidae. Geodiversitas 2004 (1): 61-87.
Ontogenetic changes of the spiral cords as keys innovation of the muricid sculptural patterns: the example of the Muricopsis–Murexsul lineages (Gastropoda: Muricidae: Muricopsinae)
MERLE D. & HOUART R. 2003. — Ontogenetic changes of the spiral cords as keys innovation of the muricid sculptural patterns: the example of the Muricopsis–Murexsul lineages (Gastropoda: Muricidae: Muricopsinae). Comptes Rendus Palevol 2 (6-7): 547-561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2003.09.018
Les paléopeuplements marins du Messinien pré-évaporitique de Pissouri (Chypre, Méditerranée orientale) : aspects paléoécologiques précédant la crise de salinité messinienne
MERLE D., LAURIAT-RAGE A., GAUDANT J., PESTREA S., COURME-RAULT M.-D., ZORN I., BLANC-VALLERON M.-M., ROUCHY J.-M., ORSZAG-SPERBER F. & KRIJGSMAN W. 2002. — Les paléopeuplements marins du Messinien pré-évaporitique de Pissouri (Chypre, Méditerranée orientale) : aspects paléoécologiques précédant la crise de salinité messinienne, in NÉRAUDEAU D. & GOUBERT É. (eds), Messinia event: palaeobiological and palaeoecological approachesMessinia event: palaeobiological and palaeoecological approaches. Geodiversitas 24 (3): 669-689.
Eofavartia, a new genus of Muricidae (Gastropoda: Neogastropoda) from the Lower Palaeogene of the Atlantic Ocean: implications for the radiation of the Muricopsinae Radwin & D'Attilio, 1971
MERLE D. 2002. — Eofavartia , a new genus of Muricidae (Gastropoda: Neogastropoda) from the Lower Palaeogene of the Atlantic Ocean: implications for the radiation of the Muricopsinae Radwin & D'Attilio, 1971. Comptes Rendus Palevol 1 (3): 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1631-0683(02)00024-6
Discovery of a vertebrate fauna in the Lower Oligocene from Vayres-sur-Essonne (Paris Basin, France): biodiversity and palaeoenvironment
MERLE D., BAUT J.-P., GINSBURG L., SAGNE C., HERVET S., CARRIOL R.-P., VÉNEC-PEYRÉ M.-T., BLANC-VALLERON M.-M., MOURER-CHAUVIRÉ C., ARAMBOL D. & VIETTE P. 2002. — Découverte d'une faune de vertébrés dans l'Oligocène inférieur de Vayres-sur-Essonne (bassin de Paris, France) : biodiversité et paléoenvironnement. Comptes Rendus Palevol 1 (2): 111-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1631-0683(02)00018-0
An analysis of the sculptural pattern of the shell in Caribbean members of Chicoreus (Siratus) Jousseaume, 1880 (Gastropoda, Muricidae), with description of a new species
MERLE D., GARRIGUES B. & POINTIER J.-P. 2001. — An analysis of the sculptural pattern of the shell in Caribbean members of Chicoreus (Siratus) Jousseaume, 1880 (Gastropoda, Muricidae), with description of a new species. Zoosystema 2001 (3): 417-431.
The Pleistocene Conidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from the island of Rhodes (Greece) and their palaeoecological significance
PSARRAS C., MERLE D., MOISSETTE P. & KOSKERIDOU E. 2024. — The Pleistocene Conidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from the island of Rhodes (Greece) and their palaeoecological significance. Geodiversitas 46 (11): 423-444. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2024v46a11. http://geodiversitas.com/46/11
The Sarmatian (middle Miocene) “petrified forest” of Gramada (NW Bulgaria): role of the calcareous crusts
SAINT MARTIN J.-P., MERLE D. & SAINT MARTIN S. 2022. — The Sarmatian (middle Miocene) “petrified forest” of Gramada (NW Bulgaria): role of the calcareous crusts. Geodiversitas 44 (29): 911-932. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2022v44a29. http://geodiversitas.com/44/29
Late Miocene Conidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of Crete (Greece). Part 2
Psarras C., MERLE D. & Koskeridou E. 2022. — Late Miocene Conidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of Crete (Greece). Part 2. European Journal of Taxonomy 816: 1-70. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2022.816.1747
First report of a bothremydid turtle, Sindhochelys ragei n. gen., n. sp., from the early Paleocene of Pakistan, systematic and palaeobiogeographic implications
LAPPARENT de BROIN F. de, MÉTAIS G., BARTOLINI A., BROHI I. A., LASHARI R. A., MARIVAUX L., MERLE D., WARAR M. A. & SOLANGI S. H. 2021. — First report of a bothremydid turtle, Sindhochelys ragei n. gen., n. sp., from the early Paleocene of Pakistan, systematic and palaeobiogeographic implications, in STEYER J.-S., AUGÉ M. L. & MÉTAIS G. (eds), Memorial Jean-Claude Rage: A life of paleo-herpetologist. Geodiversitas 43 (25): 1341-1363. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2021v43a25. http://geodiversitas.com/43/25
Late Miocene Conidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of Crete (Greece). Part 1: genera Conilithes Swainson, 1840 and Conus (Kalloconus) da Motta, 1991
PSARRAS C., KOSKERIDOU E. & MERLE D. 2021. — Late Miocene Conidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of Crete (Greece). Part 1: genera Conilithes Swainson, 1840 and Conus (Kalloconus) da Motta, 1991. Geodiversitas 2021 (24): 1309-1339. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2021v43a24. http://geodiversitas.com/43/24
A review of fossil Bursidae and their use for phylogeny calibration
SANDERS M. T., MERLE D. & PUILLANDRE N. 2019. — A review of fossil Bursidae and their use for phylogeny calibration. Geodiversitas 41 (5): 247-265. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2019v41a5. http://geodiversitas.com/41/5
Biodiversité des coraux scléractiniaires du Langhien (Badénien, Miocène moyen) de Lăpugiu de Sus (Roumanie)
CHAIX C., SAINT MARTIN J.-P., MERLE D., SAINT MARTIN S. & CAZE B. 2018. — Biodiversité des coraux scléractiniaires du Langhien (Badénien, Miocène moyen) de Lăpugiu de Sus (Roumanie). Geodiversitas 2018 (14): 321-353. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2018v40a14. http://geodiversitas.com/40/14
Gastropods and bivalves from the Eocene marly formations of the Pamplona Basin and surrounding areas (Navarre, western Pyrenees)
ASTIBIA H., MERLE D., PACAUD J.-M., ELORZA J. & PAYROS A. 2018. — Gastropods and bivalves from the Eocene marly formations of the Pamplona Basin and surrounding areas (Navarre, western Pyrenees). Geodiversitas 2018 (11): 211-257. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2018v40a11. http://geodiversitas.com/40/11
1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals
CÔTEZ E., MABILLE A., CHESTER C., ROCKLIN E., DEROIN T., DESUTTER-GRANDCOLAS L., LESUR J., MERLE D., ROBILLARD T. & BÉNICHOU L. 2018. — 1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals. Geodiversitas 2018 (1): 1-41. https://doi.org/10.5252/geodiversitas2018v40a1. http://geodiversitas.com/40/1
1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals
CÔTEZ E., MABILLE A., CHESTER C., ROCKLIN E., DEROIN T., DESUTTER-GRANDCOLAS L., LESUR J., MERLE D., ROBILLARD T. & BÉNICHOU L. 2018. — 1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals. Zoosystema 2018 (1): 1-41. https://doi.org/10.5252/zoosystema2018v40a1
1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals
CÔTEZ E., MABILLE A., CHESTER C., ROCKLIN E., DEROIN T., DESUTTER-GRANDCOLAS L., LESUR J., MERLE D., ROBILLARD T. & BÉNICHOU L. 2018. — 1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals. Anthropozoologica 2018 (1): 1-41. https://doi.org/10.5252/anthropozoologica2018v53a1. http://anthropozoologica.com/53/1
1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals
CÔTEZ E., MABILLE A., CHESTER C., ROCKLIN E., DEROIN T., DESUTTER-GRANDCOLAS L., LESUR J., MERLE D., ROBILLARD T. & BÉNICHOU L. 2018. — 1802-2018: a 220-year history of the Muséum periodicals. Adansonia 2018 (1): 1-41. https://doi.org/10.5252/adansonia2018v40a1. http://adansonia.com/40/1
New Early Cenozoic ghost shrimps (Decapoda, Axiidea, Callianassidae) from Pakistan and their palaeobiogeographic implications
HYŽNÝ M., CHARBONNIER S., MERLE D., LASHARI R. A., BARTOLINI A. & MÉTAIS G. 2016. — New Early Cenozoic ghost shrimps (Decapoda, Axiidea, Callianassidae) from Pakistan and their palaeobiogeographic implications. Geodiversitas 2016 (3): 341-353. https://doi.org/10.5252/g2016n3a2
The molluscs of the “Falunière” of Grignon (Middle Lutetian, Yvelines, France): quantification of lithification bias and its impact on the biodiversity assessment of the Middle Eocene of Western Europe
SANDERS M. T., MERLE D. & VILLIER L. 2015. — The molluscs of the “Falunière” of Grignon (Middle Lutetian, Yvelines, France): quantification of lithification bias and its impact on the biodiversity assessment of the Middle Eocene of Western Europe. Geodiversitas 2015 (3): 345-365. https://doi.org/10.5252/g2015n3a4
Nine new species of Muricidae Rafinesque, 1815 (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from the French Antilles
GARRIGUES B. & MERLE D. 2014. — Nine new species of Muricidae Rafinesque, 1815 (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from the French Antilles. Zoosystema 2014 (4): 841-864. https://doi.org/10.5252/z2014n4a7
Les Ostracodes de la falunière de Grignon (Lutétien du Bassin de Paris) : implications stratigraphiques
GUERNET C., HUYGHE D., LARTAUD F., MERLE D., EMMANUEL L., GÉLY J.-P., MICHEL F. & PILET O. 2012. — Les Ostracodes de la falunière de Grignon (Lutétien du Bassin de Paris) : implications stratigraphiques. Geodiversitas 2012 (4): 909-959. https://doi.org/10.5252/g2012n4a12
Contribution of residual colour patterns to the species characterization of Caenozoic molluscs (Gastropoda, Bivalvia)
CAZE B., MERLE D., SAINT MARTIN J.-P. & PACAUD J.-M. 2011. — Contribution of residual colour patterns to the species characterization of Caenozoic molluscs (Gastropoda, Bivalvia). Comptes Rendus Palevol 10 (2-3): 171-179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2010.10.005
First systematic study using the variability of the residual colour patterns: the case of the Paleogene Seraphsidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Stromboidea)
CAZE B., MERLE D., PACAUD J.-M. & SAINT MARTIN J.-P. 2010. — First systematic study using the variability of the residual colour patterns: the case of the Paleogene Seraphsidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Stromboidea). Geodiversitas 2010 (3): 417-477. https://doi.org/10.5252/g2010n3a4
Les constructions coralliennes du Badénien (Miocène moyen) de la bordure occidentale de la dépression de Transylvanie (Roumanie)
NÉRAUDEAU D., SAINT MARTIN J.-P., MERLE D., CORNÉE J.-J., FILIPESCU S., SAINT MARTIN S. & BUCUR I. I. 2007. — Les constructions coralliennes du Badénien (Miocène moyen) de la bordure occidentale de la dépression de Transylvanie (Roumanie). Comptes Rendus Palevol 6 (1-2): 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2006.07.006
Comparative morphology of Pliocene, Quaternary and Recent shells of Ocenebra erinaceus (Linnaeus, 1758) and O. brevirobusta Houart, 2000 (Mollusca, Muricidae, Ocenebrinae): reflections on the intra- and interspecific variations
BERROU V., MERLE D., DOMMERGUES J.-L., CRÔNIER C. & NÉRAUDEAU D. 2004. — Comparative morphology of Pliocene, Quaternary and Recent shells of Ocenebra erinaceus (Linnaeus, 1758) and O. brevirobusta Houart, 2000 (Mollusca, Muricidae, Ocenebrinae): reflections on the intra- and interspecific variations. Geodiversitas 2004 (2): 263-295.
Alcide d’Orbigny, a precursor for the study of the Danian fauna of the Paris Basin (France)
PACAUD J.-M. & MERLE D. 2002. — Alcide d’Orbigny, un précurseur dans l’étude de la faune du Danien du bassin de Paris. Comptes Rendus Palevol 1 (7): 587-598. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1631-0683(02)00059-3