A fossil conchostracan from the Middle Ecca (Lower Permian) beds of Vereeniging, Transvaal

A fossil conchostracan from the Middle Ecca (Lower Permian) beds of Vereeniging, Transvaal

A fossil shell found in association with fossil plants of Lower Permian age at Vereeniging, Transvaal, is descriptionbed. The surface ornamentation of the shell is discussed, and reasons are given for assigning the fossil to the Crustacea and not to the Lumellibranchia. The fossil is placed in the g...

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Veröffentlicht in:South African journal of science 1960-11, Vol.56 (11), p.282-284
1. Verfasser: Le Roux, S.F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Crustacean fresh water habitat
Estheria
Fossil shell
Lower Permian age
Vaal River bank
Vereeniging, Transvaal
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Zusammenfassung:A fossil shell found in association with fossil plants of Lower Permian age at Vereeniging, Transvaal, is descriptionbed. The surface ornamentation of the shell is discussed, and reasons are given for assigning the fossil to the Crustacea and not to the Lumellibranchia. The fossil is placed in the genus Cyzicus, but specific identification is not attempted.
ISSN:0038-2353
1996-7489