Lecythioscopa
| Lecythioscopa Temporal range: Burgess Shale
| |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Stem group: | Priapulida (?) |
| Class: | †Archaeopriapulida |
| Genus: | †Lecythioscopa Conway Morris, 1977[1] |
| Species | |
| |
| Synonyms | |
| |
Lecythioscopa is a genus of probable archaeopriapulid known from two specimens from the Walcott Quarry from the Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale.[1]
Morphology
The specimens of Lectythioscopa are both missing their posterior portions, leaving a head, comparable to the proboscis of other priapulids, and long trunk, which is curved in both specimens. The animal was probably a burrower due to its external radial symmetry.[1]
History
The species was originally placed as Canadia simplex by Charles Walcott in a 1931 publication based on a single specimen.[2] Simon Conway Morris later identified what was previously considered a specimen of Canadia dubia as sharing similar features, placing them both under the name of Lecythioscopa simplex.[3][1]
References
- ^ a b c d Conway Morris, S (1977). "Fossil priapulid worms". Special Papers in Palaeontology. 20.
- ^ Walcott, C.D. (1931). "Addenda to descriptions of Burgess shale fossils". Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections. 85: 1–42. doi:10.1086/623925.
- ^ Walcott, C.D. (1911). "Middle Cambrian Annelids". Cambrian Geology and Paleontology. 2: 109–142.
 | This article related to a Cambrian animal is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.