Litholepas klausreschi gen. et sp. nov., a new neolepadine barnacle (Cirripedia, Thoracica) on a sponge from the Upper Jurassic lithographic limestones of southern Germany
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In this study we describe a unique fossil comprising 13 intact specimens of a pedunculate cirripede attached to a sponge (Codites serpentinus). The fossil comes from the Upper Jurassic lithographic limestones of southern Germany. Based on the shape and distinctive sculpture of the plates, a new genus and species Litholepas klausreschi gen. et sp. nov. (Eolepadidae: Neolepadinae) is introduced. Although lateral plates are indistinct and the rostrum is unknown, plate disposition and strong external sculpture indicate a position within Neolepadinae tough the exact relationships are still uncertain. Representatives of L. klausreschi gen. et sp. nov. are considered to have lived either in a parasitic or commensal relationship partially buried within the sponge.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Neues Jahrbuch fur Geologie und Palaontologie - Abhandlungen |
Volume | 284 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 29-42 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISSN | 0077-7749 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
- Cirripedia, Epibiosis, Litholepas klausreschi gen. et sp. nov., Peramorphosis, Scalpelliformes, Thoracica
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