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LoC No.: 64063310
Title: A New Genus of Pennsylvanian Fish (Crossopterygii, Coelacanthiformes) from Kansas
Note: Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "A New Genus of Pennsylvanian Fish (Crossopterygii, Coelacanthiformes) from Kansas" by Joan Echols is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This work focuses on the classification and description of a newly identified genus of coelacanth fish from the Pennsylvanian period, providing valuable insights into the evolution of these ancient creatures based on fossil evidence collected in Kansas. The book details the discovery and analysis of the genus named "Synaptotylus", distinguishing it from related genera through its unique anatomical features, particularly the structure of the basisphenoid bone. Echols meticulously describes various specimens, their morphology, and the geological context from which they were excavated. The study emphasizes the evolutionary significance of "Synaptotylus", comparing its attributes to other known coelacanths such as "Rhabdoderma" and "Coelacanthus", and discusses the implications of its anatomical variations for understanding coelacanth evolution during the Carboniferous period. The work contributes to the broader scientific understanding of prehistoric marine environments and the ecological niches these ancient fishes may have occupied. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Echols, Joan
EBook No.: 33560
Published: Aug 28, 2010
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Synaptotylus newelli
Subject: Coelacanthiformes
Subject: Fishes, Fossil
LoCC: Science: Geology
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 64063310
Title: A New Genus of Pennsylvanian Fish (Crossopterygii, Coelacanthiformes) from Kansas
Note: Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Josephine Paolucci
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "A New Genus of Pennsylvanian Fish (Crossopterygii, Coelacanthiformes) from Kansas" by Joan Echols is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This work focuses on the classification and description of a newly identified genus of coelacanth fish from the Pennsylvanian period, providing valuable insights into the evolution of these ancient creatures based on fossil evidence collected in Kansas. The book details the discovery and analysis of the genus named "Synaptotylus", distinguishing it from related genera through its unique anatomical features, particularly the structure of the basisphenoid bone. Echols meticulously describes various specimens, their morphology, and the geological context from which they were excavated. The study emphasizes the evolutionary significance of "Synaptotylus", comparing its attributes to other known coelacanths such as "Rhabdoderma" and "Coelacanthus", and discusses the implications of its anatomical variations for understanding coelacanth evolution during the Carboniferous period. The work contributes to the broader scientific understanding of prehistoric marine environments and the ecological niches these ancient fishes may have occupied. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Echols, Joan
EBook No.: 33560
Published: Aug 28, 2010
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Synaptotylus newelli
Subject: Coelacanthiformes
Subject: Fishes, Fossil
LoCC: Science: Geology
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.