Lungmenshanaspis
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| Reconstruction of L. yunnanensis (top) and L. kiangyouensis (bottom) | |
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| Genus: | †Lungmenshanaspis Pan & Wang, 1975
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| †L. kiangyouensis Pan & Wang, 1975
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Lungmenshanaspis is an extinct genus of galeaspid vertebrates. It lived during the Lochkovian stage in Sichuan, China.[1]
Description
[edit]Lungmenshanaspis is 15 cm (5.91 in.) in length.[1] A hole on its head probably helped it to breathe, similar to modern-day noses. It is best known for the projections on its front and sides of its head.
Classification
[edit]Relationships
[edit]Below is a cladogram of family Huananaspidae, where Lungmenshanaspis is shown in bold:
Species
[edit]- L. kiangyouensis
- L. yunnanensis
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lungmenshanaspis kiangyouensis". Retrieved 2025-01-09.
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