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NEW FOSSIL PORTUNIDS FROM WASHINGTON, USA, AND ARGENTINA, AND A RE-EVALUATION OF GENERIC AND....

Authors :
Schweitzer, Carrie E.
Feldmann, Rodney M.
Source :
Journal of Paleontology. Jul2000, Vol. 74 Issue 4, p636. 18p. 19 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Reevaluates the generic and family relationships within the Portunoidea using additional fossil portunoids of southern Argentina and west coast of North America. Suggestion for the derivation of Geryonidae from portunid progenitor Proterocarcinus; Implication for amphitropical distribution of the genus; List of the species combinations.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FOSSIL crabs
*PALEONTOLOGY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223360
Volume :
74
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Paleontology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3353371
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022336000032765