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Not the first leech: An unusual worm from the early Silurian of Wisconsin.
- Source :
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Journal of Paleontology . Jul2023, Vol. 97 Issue 4, p799-804. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- An unusual worm, previously interpreted as the earliest leech, is described from the early Silurian (Llandovery, Telychian) Brandon Bridge Formation Lagerstätte (Waukesha Biota) of Wisconsin (~437 Ma). Lacking preserved internal organs, it is up to ~16 cm long, 8.2 mm wide, with ~250 annulations and a circular structure at one end, interpreted here as the broken end of a molt. It is therefore referred to Cycloneuralia incertae sedis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *LEECHES
*ANNULATION
*BIOTIC communities
*MOLTING
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00223360
- Volume :
- 97
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Paleontology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173809791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/jpa.2023.47