Abstract: LethaiaVolume 19, Issue 3 p. 241-246 Opabinia Anomalocaris, unique Cambrian 'arthropods' Jan Bergström, Jan Bergström Geological Survey of Sweden, Kiliansgatan 10, S-223 50 Lund, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author Jan Bergström, Jan Bergström Geological Survey of Sweden, Kiliansgatan 10, S-223 50 Lund, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author First published: July 1986 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1502-3931.1986.tb00738.xCitations: 38AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract The Cambrian Opabinia Anomalocaris are odd animals known mainly from the Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale. Opabinia has usually been regarded as an arthropod, e.g. as a branchiopod crustacean. Parts of Anomalocaris have been referred to three or four different phyla. Recent redescriptions have clarified much of their morphology resulted in their removal from the arthropods. Additional observations considerations indicate that the two genera have important similarities, including scale-like structures arranged segmentally in transverse dorsal sets, which are separated by transverse tergal plates. Although external views are rare, traces of segmented appendages are identified in Anomalocaris. The animals are therefore again considered as arthropods, although they do not seem to be related to any of the other arthropod phyla. Citing Literature Volume19, Issue3July 1986Pages 241-246 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 1986
Publication Date: 1986-07-01
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