Spathochoira, Gracia & Correa-Metrio & Carvalho & Velez-Juarbe & P̆rik & & Kri, 2022
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https://doi.org/ 10.1080/14772019.2022.2091959 |
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lsid:zoobank.org:pub::pub:D3D3B15B-36FA-42EB-98AD-FAF369D |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03CA87C4-6F27-8202-FEB1-FB86FECC2088 |
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Felipe |
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Spathochoira |
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gen. nov. |
Genus † Spathochoira gen. nov.
Type species. † Spathochoira calvertense comb. nov. ( Berry, 1917).
Diagnosis. As for the species by monotypy.
Derivation of name. The taxon name is formed by the combination of the Latin word ‘ spatha ’ meaning ‘sword’ and the Greek word ‘ choiros ’ meaning ‘pig’, because of the characteristic cross-section at 0.5 L ( Fig. 9J), which superficially resembles the nose of a pig in anterior view.
Occurrence. Late Miocene, Eastover Formation, Virginia, USA.
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