Late Paleozoic crustacean communities
In: Journal of Paleontology. The Paleontological Society: Tulsa, Okla.. ISSN 0022-3360; e-ISSN 1937-2337, more
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| Abstract |
Cladistic phylogenies for malacostracan Crustacea have been assembled by many authors. Consistent faunal associations of Late Paleozoic malacostracans can form a basis for assembly of a community phylogeny in these arthropods. Consideration of crustacean feeding types, ranges, and associations of taxa reveal continuity of community structure. At least four faunal assemblages are recognized (near-shore marine, brackish water, off-shore marine, and lagoonal) in addition to some other possible assemblages. This suggests the possibility of developing a faunal phylogeny for Late Paleozoic crustaceans with implications for taxonomic groups as well. |
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