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LENISQUILLA CALIFORNIENSIS, A NEW SPECIES OF STOMATOPOD CRUSTACEAN.

Authors :
Cunningham, John A.
Hof, Cees H. J.
Braddy, Simon J.
Source :
Journal of Paleontology. Mar2008, Vol. 82 Issue 2, p431-435. 5p. 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article describes a new stomatopod crustacean species called lenisquilla californiensis from the collections of the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale in Milan, Italy. It mentions that the species is belong to the superfamily Squilloidea and is originated from the Miocene of California. Information of the analysis about the physical form of the species is offered. It notes that the researchers had encountered difficulties in the reconstruction of the species' dactyls due to their preservation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223360
Volume :
82
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Paleontology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31494844
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1666/06-080.1