A new Cambrian lophophorate from the Burgess Shale of British Columbia

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A new Cambrian lophophorate from the Burgess Shale of British Columbia

  • Volume / Part: 19 / 2
  • Publication Date: May 1976
  • Page(s): 199 - 222
  • Authored By: S. Conway Morris

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A single specimen (part and counterpart) of a new genus and species, Odontogriphus omalus, from the Burgess Shale (middle Cambrian) is described. Despite poor preservation its affinities appear to lie with the lophophorates. The simple lophophore contains tooth-like elements that are similar to certain Cambrian conodonts. It is suggested that this new genus and species is an example of a conodontophorid.

Palaeontology - Volume 19 Part 2 Pages 199-222



Palaeontology - Volume 19 Part 2 Pages 199-222

Citations

MORRIS, S. 1976. A new Cambrian lophophorate from the Burgess Shale of British Columbia. Palaeontology, 19, 2, 199–222.